Our recommendation is to wait until they are over 16 weeks old or weigh over 2.5kg. Breeders often put little velcro fabric collars on kittens to tell them apart, and this is safe but they will need to grow a little more before they can wear a proper collar. You shouldn’t fit a collar on a very young kitten as they will be too small and have developing neck muscles. When is it safe for a kitten to wear a collar? Take a look at our detailed fitting guide. As a general guide, there should be room to fit 2 fingers (2.5cm/1inch) between the collar and your cat's neck for a snug but comfortable fit. When fitting your cat's collar, make sure it isn't too tight or too loose – enough to be comfortable without being too restrictive. Click here to see our full range of cat collars Always buy a collar with a breakaway style buckle, like Cheshire & Wain’s range of safe cat collars. Plastic buckles, which are opened by pressing the sides inwards, are not safe because they require human intervention to open them up. The catch will open automatically if your cat gets caught or entangled because force will be applied to the collar strap, which will cause the clip to break open. You can open them up by pulling the strap apart on either side of the safety catch. All Cheshire & Wain safety cat collars feature a clasp that we designed in-house from scratch and it’s made and tested right here in the UK.īreakaway-style safety buckles open under pressure when force is applied to them. Remember, not all safety hardware is created equal - many catches are mass-produced with varying quality control and testing levels. The catch is set to a tensile strength of 2.5kg, meaning that it is designed to break open if the collar is being tugged or pulled under force - when it matters most. Our signature breakaway catch is a discreet clasp on the side of each collar. It’s important that your cat has the ability to free themselves as this will prevent harm and distress. If your cat is wearing a collar with a breakaway catch, the collar will break open if they find themselves in a sticky situation. What is a breakaway cat collar and how does it work?Ĭats are naturally curious creatures, and their playful antics can sometimes lead to their collar getting caught on objects or branches, which could be potentially dangerous.
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