Are the sensors on the collar able to work on long-haired cats or do you need to trim the neck fur in order to get contact close to the skin?
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My cat has short hair but personally, I wouldn't recommend trimming the hair: the prongs are approx 1/2" long and end up against the cats throat because of the weight. To me, it would be especially uncomfortable on bare skin even when turned off, or nowhere near the device.
1657263
My cat has medium length hair and the buzzing and slight shock does get through his fur and deters him, so I would think it should work for long haired cats as well.
1752163
Not sure. I have a German Shepard dog with long thick hair and it worked perfect. Don't know about cats
1120825
Bob, I have a 35 lb dog wearing the collar tag (transmitter) and the idea of an 11 lb cat wearing it would be a bit much. It would be equivalent to a 160 lb man wearing a 5 lb collar. I would look for an alternative tracking method for a small pet. Dayne
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I have 3 long- haired cats and i use it dry on them to remove single mats. If she is Severly matted this tool will hurt her. You have to pull on the hair to remove the mat, since this tool is made for dogs not cats. When my cats are severly matted (happens to them the older they get) i take them to the vet and have them shaved. You also could go to a groomer if she will sit. I know what you are going through with the mat situation, i have 2 Ragdolls and a Maine Coon.
985609
i have 2 long haired cats and one short hair. i have used the "long hair" one on all three. it works great !!! i wouldn't get 2 different ones.
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My vet told me that the edge of the collar should reach the tip of the animal's nose; meaning when the collar is on your pet, you should be able to press it toward the nose and it should reach the tip of the nose. The circumference of the neck is somewhat less important because the collars are adjustable. I ordered the small for my 10lb cat, but it was way too small. I recommend the medium. I actually had one that was too long and the cat could barely get around, so my hubby trimmed it to fit better. I hope this helps. This brand is pretty clear, which is a huge plus in helping the animal move around. My vet told me that the edge of the collar should reach the tip of the animal's nose; meaning when the collar is on your pet, you should be able to press it toward the nose and it should reach the tip of the nose. The circumference of the neck is somewhat less important because the collars are adjustable. I ordered the small for my 10lb cat, but it was way too small. I recommend the medium. I actually had one that was too long and the cat could barely get around, so my hubby trimmed it to fit better. I hope this helps. This brand is pretty clear, which is a huge plus in helping the animal... » Read More My vet told me that the edge of the collar should reach the tip of the animal's nose; meaning when the collar is on your pet, you should be able to press it toward the nose and it should reach the tip of the nose. The circumference of the neck is somewhat less important because the collars are adjustable. I ordered the small for my 10lb cat, but it was way too small. I recommend the medium. I actually had one that was too long and the cat could barely get around, so my hubby trimmed it to fit better. I hope this helps. This brand is pretty clear, which is a huge plus in helping the animal move around. « Show Less
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No. Just make sure it's tight enough around their neck and the fur will move out of the way.
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Hi, I have a small Dog and the motion sensor normally turns on with she passes so I will assume it will detect your cats as well. Regards,
874450
I am sorry that I don't know. I looked on the collar for a number without luck. I think it is vibration as you must have the "box" on their throat area for it to work. Hope that helps.
1660257
We have 2 cats both short hair. 1 is thicker than the other. It gets down to the skin. My guess would be it would work. You might have to take your time. I have had a long hair cat before and I would have liked to try it on him. Both of my cats love the furminator. I hope this helps.
491503
You can program it to always be open for a cat wearing a collar with the tag. Otherwise, no.
1100167
Yes it will work just fine. My long haired cat is approximately 11 lbs.and had plenty of room for moving around.Plenty of zippers to reach in and pet and talk to your dog.
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i have a small dog, chihuahua/tea cup poodle mis, and the fur around her eyes always gets long and in her way. i've used this comb hair trimmer around her eyes and it works. i do not see why it wouldnt work on ur cat also!
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I'm using it on my poodle which has very fine soft hair so I don't see why they wouldn't work on a cats hair. I'm assuming your cutting off hair mats which the fact that they come with different length clipper blade guards which makes them quite flexible as far as hair types and results you are looking for
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I did not have success with the collar, so I discarded it and used Feliway aerosol and plug-in diffusers. I did find success with the Feliway products. Perhaps you have the collar/s on too tight which may be affecting the skin. Hope my experience was helpful.
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I think it depends on the pet. Our cats avoid an area only when they know the barrier is not there or if we have the collars on. The second the collars are off or they know the battery is dead they are exactly where they're not supposed to be. If you are buying for a cat I would suggest you don't. The electrodes are too far apart from either to fit a cat's neck. Both electrodes need to make contact but they rarely do because of the width between and the small neck on a cat.
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It would totally do that. And it's safe because the blades never touch skin. I cut the back of my own hair with it just using it like a comb, so i bet it would work really well on a cat. A furminator is better for long haired cat grooming but way more expensive. This would work. :)