I want to try and "introduce" my foster cat to my *friendly main kitty whom she attacks the crap out of; thinking a harness might help. Awful idea?
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I don't think this is the answer. There is a women in pittsburgh who mixes Bach flower remedies. A harness is going to stop the escalation it will probably make it worse.Bach flower remedies helped me and my cats. This women is a animal behavorist and will mix specifically for your situation. CHeck out her web site, judith levy pittsburgh pa. Good luck.
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I don't think it's an awful idea. When my kitten was 4 months old I brought home another kitten to keep him company and he wanted no part of him. I used to have my neighbor babysit for them when I had to go to work so my older kitten didn't kill my new one. I think it is a good idea. You can control the situation this way. I wish I thought of it 17 years ago. Good Luck!
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I bought mine to use it on my cat, but as soon as I try to get it close to my cat, she jumps out of my arms. The sound scares her. So unless you have a really calm cat , I wouldn't recommend this. Mine is brand new I don't use it. Or should I say my cat won't let me use it.
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I have used this on two of my cats. One is a jealous bully and was terrorizing the other. I also had some inappropriate "peeing" but never knew which one it was. I put a collar on each cat and saw some improvement, though the problem did not abate completely. I can definitely tell when its time to change the collar. I have also had luck with the plug-in pheremones, but discontinued them when I learned that the plug-in air devices have a tendency to fail and can be a fire hazard.
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Depends on cat's druthers. Do what you think would work and see if kitty approves. Sounds like a good idea. You wouldn't believe the never-ending things I do trying to make my cat comfortable.
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We just got one for our little semi-feral community, too. They took to it right away. They've had an extra-large cat carrier to sleep in for a few years (most of them were born in that carrier!), which sits under our back porch. We got the igloo because the community grew by one litter of kittens :-) Everyone is spayed/neutered now, so hopefully the community is stable! Hope this worked for your kitties!
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It might be worth a try. I'm not sure it has that much power. I used it to help my cats be less agressive with one aother and I think it worked; they are getting along better. You might call your vet for suggestions.
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Howdy, There are two adjustable tethers, with snap fasteners to attach to dog or cat Harness, If you are attaching them to a collar 0n your pet you may need to extend the tethers all the way out, or attach a extension strap to them.
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the kitty harness is by best the most secure look for the small size should work great love mine know can have my cat outside with no issues
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The Feliway hasn't affected my cat's desire to jump on the furniture. My vet recommened using Feliway to help decrease my 13 year old cat's anxiety attacks and get her to stop pulling out her fur. It worked for those things. Kittens have so much energy I'm not sure if few calming pheromones will do much to diminish it, but it can't hurt. Give your kitten some climbing alternatives like cat trees and he might be less inclined to climb on the furniture.
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if he is brave and not easily frightened,then this is perfect for your cat outside.If he is easily frightened,he may run out of this ,because it's desinged to protect cats from asphyxia.if he struggles strongly,he can get rid of the harness. so you need to train your cat step by step.
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There is not currently one on the market as I believe the change of batteries would be too frequent. You may consider some cord protectors, or you can buy anti lick strips from nurtured pets, they have a cayenne pepper and other things in them and the cat won't chew them. Or you can buy cord protectors from various outlets as well.
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The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will associate the harness/leash with good feelings. I hope this helps! The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will... » Read More The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will associate the harness/leash with good feelings. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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I think it might. I used the difuser that is plugged in and slowly releases the pheromones. When I plugged it in the response was very quick. I used it because I had brought in a new kitty and my other kitties were a bit negative and at times aggressive and this seemed to help the situation quickly. They sort of mellowed out when I turned it on. And the effect was pretty much permanent. My sister has used the collar on just one of her cats who terrorized her other 5 cats and it also worked well. However with him she has to keep replacing the collar 2 or 3 times a year to keep him in check. I hope you find this information helpful. Linda I think it might. I used the difuser that is plugged in and slowly releases the pheromones. When I plugged it in the response was very quick. I used it because I had brought in a new kitty and my other kitties were a bit negative and at times aggressive and this seemed to help the situation quickly. They sort of mellowed out when I turned it on. And the effect was pretty much permanent. My sister has used the collar on just one of her cats who terrorized her other 5 cats and it also worked well. However with him she has to keep replacing the collar 2 or 3 times a year to keep him in check.... » Read More I think it might. I used the difuser that is plugged in and slowly releases the pheromones. When I plugged it in the response was very quick. I used it because I had brought in a new kitty and my other kitties were a bit negative and at times aggressive and this seemed to help the situation quickly. They sort of mellowed out when I turned it on. And the effect was pretty much permanent. My sister has used the collar on just one of her cats who terrorized her other 5 cats and it also worked well. However with him she has to keep replacing the collar 2 or 3 times a year to keep him in check. I hope you find this information helpful. Linda « Show Less
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no slipping over the cat's head ..you have velcro flaps for the neck and the body (under the tummy).....it's similar to throwing a saddle on a horse, then you overlap the velcro flaps snugly around the neck, repeat with the other flaps snugly overlapping under the belly.......it couldn't be any easier....when I take it off, I pull the neck flaps apart and let the cat slide out of the harness because he's not thrilled with the sound of the velcro being pulled apart...otherwise it's a super secure, well worth the investment...everyone who see it on the cat asks about where they might buy one....
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Yes. You will have to buy an additional collar for the second cat. At one time we had 3 cats with the collars and it worked fine for all 3 cats. I had the same problem where the cats began to urinate in certain rooms and this was an ideal solution to keep them out of those areas. When the batteries run out on the collars so I order replacement compatible batteries on Amazon which are much more affordable. Good luck!
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No there is not a way to attach a leash. My cat wears his Kitty Holster harness over his thundershirt comfortably though.
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If they're a S/M then it would probably be best to go with an M. You don't want the harness to fit too tightly or the cat won't be able to move properly or have ease of breathing.