What about the risk of cats getting caught up on this collar for outside cats?
1074926
This risk is really minimum. I have 3 cats and they are all outside/inside cats. Works great this product.
1074927
There is always a risk of a cat getting hung up in something. My first cat given to me by my Aunt Lennie disappeared and I found her a year later(or what was left of her) hung in a fence row 50 feet from the house. The best way to ensure that the risk is minimized is to keep 2 fingers well under the collar when you put it on. The cat SHOULD be able to pull out of that will some effort. Some collars used to have break away panels but sure enough,they did and the collar was lost. This does not eliminate the possibility but it is about as good as you can do with any collar
1074928
Hey Kristen,The collar has a break-a-way feature, you don't want it too loose nor too tight. Follow the directions included. My cat Genny is an outside cat and fromtime to time she will "weasel" out of her collar........thats just cats !...:)
1074929
My cats are indoor outdoor cats and I have never had a problem. One of my cats is 3 years old and the other is 14 years old.
1074930
The Ferrel cat I put this on has already lost it within a few weeks. It lets me give it a pet but that's about all after hanging out at my house for two years. Thought it would stay on but it either slipped out or it popped. There are some points on the collar that look like they are meant to give in a bad situation. Buying a cheaper one next time for the outside kitty.
1074931
The collar has channels that are made to tear away if a collar traps a cat. I think they will function well, but my cats have not had any issues in over a year of use.
1074932
My cat has been wearing it for about two months. He goes outside all t, and so the problem hasn't come up. I have no way of knowing how effective it is in terms of getting loose if he does get caught. time and he climbs in trees and chases birds. He has not been caught up yet.,
1074933
It's a break away collar if it gets caught in something it breaks. My cat is outside in am in house pm. So far sogood. A good flea is a dead flea
1074934
I can't say anything intelligent about that. I would suppose that if they are raptors, The caller wouldn't affect things much one way or the other. But please don't take my advice is anything other than just speculation.
1553465
No, but I wouldn't want my cat anywhere near it. Think about walking across something and then licking its paws. I wear safety glasses when working with it.
1617812
I don't think that would work. The collar would irritate the cat's neck too much. I believe the directions also tell you not to do that.
12930
I honestly don't know. I've wondered the same thing about different sellers selling the same thing... I've had this collar on my outdoor cat. She is pretty much a rugged farm cat and this collar has held up 100 % dispite the dirtyness.
637628
I wish they would answer this question. All of my outdoor houses have a second opening. I like this but would be worried if my cat was trapped so I will skip this product. We have racoons here and they can get into any space so be trapped by a predator is a real concern.
201578
Yes, unless your cats are smart enough (like mine), and learn to open the door from the outside by wedging their paws underneath the door flap. Also, I have heard of some cats following a dog outside before the door locks again.
2262878
My cats learned very quickly to keep away from the wire. Their tendency is to nose the wire and a shock to the nose is a lesson learned. Even times when the power is out they have the tactile sensation of the rough metal stranded nylon cord. I back this wire with a fence because they will jump.
180971
In my experience with my own Houdini, it is best to keep an eye on the little devil, and not leave him unattended. Though it is not especially easy to escape the harness, my cat has found a way - he backs out of the whole thing. Proper placement and snugness matter with this harness, with special attention to the neck snugness.
1817836
I asked my vet if the collars have to be disposed of in the original can, are we being exposed to toxins every time we touch our cat? His answer was that the disposal requirement is to protect other animals who would chew on the collar. He didn't feel that the collars were a problem to humans. Our cat who sleeps with us also wears a Seresto collar which is why I asked. You may want to ask Bayer.
1166672
I would think if it keeps cats away, (very well I might add), it would keep rabbits away. Not Positive but it is logical.You may have to turn up to max output which is a lot because my neighbors complained it woke them up, so I turned it down a bit.
1501722
Our puppy's neck is about the size of an average cat's neck and these e-collars are easily adjustable with its drawstring. It would probably stop a cat from reaching the base of the tail but no guarantee and if your cat is really determined this e-collar probably wouldn't be effective 100% of the time. I would give it a try because if it does work it would be worth every penny. It's so much better than a plastic collar in so many ways.
1105191
I doubt that it would keep animals away from a large area. It keeps cats away from marking our back door and stored feed in the shed, but they still come close.
457729
My cat has chewed on the collar but it doesn't break off. He got it caught once on a door stopper and it broke off.
1355175
Probably, because it's metal. I've not taken my kitty though a metal detector, but I think it would go off.
1273182
There are two ways to keep your pet safe: The most obvious is to put the hood up as you can see in the photo, in which case it can move about inside and not get out. If you want to leave the hood open there are fastening loops inside which you can tether your cat to by means of a collar and some kind of chain/lead etc. Make sure it's long enough for it to stretch its legs and lie down!
782176
I am not selling this collar. I lost my dog Because of it. If you purchase one, PLEASE do not leave on dog after walking.
2061914
I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.