How to fit my cats collar correctly?
This is a question we get asked a lot. Of course you don’t want the collar on too tight so it’s almost strangling your cat, but at the same time you don’t want the collar too loose that it comes off easily.
As a general rule, when the collar is on your cat you should be able to get 2 fingers underneath the collar. We have added a video below to make it easier for you to see and check the collar fits your cat correctly.
It’s important you check your cats collar frequently to make sure it hasn’t adjusted and become too tight or lose.
How Do I Get My Cat To Wear Their Collar?
Many cats will allow you to put the collar on them straight away, whether they keep it on is a different matter!
To most cats, the collar won’t bother them at all while other cats will try to pull the collar off (often it’s the bell that annoys your cat rather than the collar itself). The good news is all Zacal Cat Collars come with bells that can be easily removed if needed!
If you attempt to put a collar on your cat and they are hesitant or unsure, it’s important that you don’t force them!
Instead, allow them to sniff the collar, put it on the floor and let them check it out, they may even pick it up or try playing with it, especially if it has a bell attached to it – always supervise them if they do decided to play with the collar and make sure they don’t try to chew the collar or bite the bell.
It may take a few attempts before you succeed but your cat will soon come round to the idea of wearing their collar. Don’t Forget It’s Important To Reward Positive Behaviour!
* * * AVOID Elasticated Collars – Research shows elasticated collars are not safe for your cat to wear and you should always use a collar with a Quick Release Buckle instead. * * *