How good is the tourniquet? Is it worth getting a CAT or SOFT along with this?
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It's literally a length of elastic. That's it. Defiantly buy a good quality tourniquet.
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My cats killed (combo pulling on it/chewing through it) the hanging toy within minutes so it wasn't an issue, but a cat could get it's claw stuck in anything, even a blanket or a loop in the carpet while you are gone. I'd watch while you were home for a prolong period and if it happens or you think it's likely, remove the toy before you leave the next time.
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Hi, I am purchasing two of these in Large for my 3+ year old tabby-brothers, as they grew out of their Mediums that I purchased for them as kittens. My boys are by no means obese or really even "extra large" cats...one weighs 11 1/2 lbs and is just a stockier guy than his brother who weighs 9 lbs. The smaller of the 2 is quite slim and lightly built (Abyssinian-esqe) (the Vet always says: and how is 'she' :-)...I adjusted the Medium out as far as possible and he wanted to wriggle out of it because it was very tight. The Medium girth on his brother was a couple of inches from even being fasten-able! Not to ruffle any feathers, but Large may be more realistic for the "average" adult cat from my experience. I agree that an oversized harness would be unsafe, so you may want to order a Small and a Medium to try on a young cat/kitten. These are, BTW, a steal for the price and made very well - and are better at keeping the cat in the harness than the 2 strap models without this one's clever design! Just be careful at first until you are sure that your cat is comfortable wearing a harness/being on a leash/being outdoors and keep it snug. Have fun!
1596709
We do carry several cat toys that may be more durable. If your cat is very active, I would suggest a lazer pointer.
288962
I was able to protect both of my testicles as well as a 10 ounce kitten. I must admit that the tongues of kittens are very rough and should not be taken lightly into a small enclosure with you r tender bits. I went into a routine 5 finger death punch while fighting off four rabid midgets and suddenly had my ball sack licked, it distracted me to the point of punching myself, repeatedly. Be careful.
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my Vet said it is calming it would not hurt my cat. I don't think it has an immediate affect you may have to give it to your cats for a couple of days
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buy the small if your kitten is small. Don't ever leave your cat unattended with this. She might hang herself. Be sure to get your cat chipped -- actually some vet clinics can get you hooked up with low income chipping if you are low on cash..... My actual cat uses the medium but as her head is small she can sort of try to wriggle out of it. So I end up not really using it at all.....
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If I were you, I'd go to the Cats Meow website and buy that product, instead. I bought this one and that one, and that one is higher quality, MUCH quieter, and less destructible than the one sold on Amazon. Also my cats like the true Cats Meow toy better because the mouse isn't a hard plastic lump. It's a piece of string that sticks out like a mouse tail and is much more tempting to the cat. It takes 3 C size batteries. I use rechargeable batteries because it will be much cheaper in the long run.
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When I owned one this spring (check out my review in the product section) I went to the dollar store and grabbed 2 of those Velcro style stretchy bandage wraps (not sure what they're actually called) for a $1. They resemble the wraps that you get after you donate blood, that you're supposed to keep on for a couple of hours after you donate. They're stretchy, extremely comfortable and easy to use since it basically sticks onto itself. Plus they're washable/reusable. So I'd rotate between them and the armband. I'd use one while I wash and let the armband air dry overnight. They're only a buck a piece so I got 2 in case I forgot to wash the armband I'd have a spare to use. Just put the module where you normally wear it. Cover with the wrap and you're all set. Another bonus, people don't bug you with the same question over and over "What the hell is that on your arm?" . They just assume you sprained your arm/shoulder. :) It's a cheap alternative. I couldn't get myself to pay the ridiculous price the armband was going for on the GWF website. Hope that info helps someone. Cheers.
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It is a good sized case and I think your pet will be comfortable. If your Kitty is anxious I suggest a calming agent as well.
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I purchased the medium one for my dog. I have seen the small one and i think it should be okay for a cat.
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The size would be good for your cat. My cat is declawed but I would say that if your cat is temperamental he could eventually claw through the net but I doubt that anyone would be that close to get hurt if it was just a random paw swipe.
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I've only ever used the gel, but I can tell you it does a fabulous job of healing wounds quickly. I have a cat who scratched his ear so badly that I thought he'd need surgery to repair it, and this had it looking immensely better in 48 hours
765208
Been happy with the Tom Cat, but I did have to nail the 2nd one to a small plank of wood. The first one got dragged off by a wounded rat, I found it a few days with a with a half eaten carcass still stuck in it (Eaten by owls? Crows? Raccoons?). Nature's "Big Mac", I guess.
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We do not have pets and have no experience with cats. The material is similar to a high quality air mattress. It is hard to imagine that it can be punctured inadvertantly.
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Snakebite specialist here. Cutting at or around the site of the bite is not recommended for snakebites, nor are tourniquets! The risk with cutting is severalfold: first, trauma caused by the laceration increases the local circulation initially to bring in all the various inflammatory components that make the cut red, puffy, and painful - so in theory incisions could enhance the distribution of the venom. A larger issue is the risk caused by the bleeding and secondary infection. Many snakebites directly impact your blood's ability to clot, essentially rendering you a hemophiliac until antivenom halts the action of the venom and your body can replenish the clotting factors. Hemophiliacs face the possibility of bleeding to death from even minor lacerations, so imagine how well a couple of deep wounds will go over. Even without the risk of clotting abnormalities, the risk of opening up a vein or artery is significant from this practice and uncontrollable blood loss will kill you a lot faster than the snake venom will. Tourniquets are similarly bad ideas, and will dramatically increase your chances of losing a limb entirely from a bite that is otherwise unlikely to cause nearly as much local damage - and very unlikely to cost you your life, if we are talking snakebites in the United States. When it comes to snakebites, no first aid is going to be far more helpful than bad first aid. Take a look at the lengthy review I posted on this product if you want to learn more including some recommended actions to take following a snakebite. Take care! Jordan
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I got a small for my 10 lb cat. It took him a little while to get used to it as it does constrain his movements quite a bit. But it is much more secure than the standard harness without a doubt. You can tighten the neck quite a bit. Do not get the leash. It is too heavy.