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Best Cat Collars by a Vet Tech Cat Mom

Products I Swear By as a Vet Tech Cat Mom : Cat Collars

Back in the day, cats rarely wore collars. Not only that, collars for cats and dogs were often made of straw bale twine, cotton & nylon rope made for outdoor projects, human’s belts, and different kinds and sizes of industrial linked chains. (this may have been more true for more rural states, like the one in which i grew up)

Older Fashioned Collar Set Up. Getty Images.

In the 21st century, the progress and development of pet products has been dramatic and amazing to see. In 2006, i worked at a local pet shop (RIP local businesses) and we had three types of pet collars; Belt Buckle, Harness, and Snap. There were no collars made just for cats. For cats, you would get the extra small collar, for puppies or cats. Blog Post Run Down on Collar Styles

It was discovered that some pets would get themselves caught in trees, fences, etc.; and i guess i shouldn’t sugar coat it; would die from strangulation.

Dog owner Tenney Mudge invented the KeepSafe Break-Away Safety Collar after the tragic death of her beloved Samoyed/Australian Shepherd named Chinook, who she lost to a collar strangulation accident. ... The safety buckle is designed so that it will release, the collar will fall off, and the dog will be free of the hazard.

from Live Laugh Woof—Collar Safety Awareness Week

As we cat parents know, cats are a little more wild & at a higher risk for injury. They get into more dangerous shenanigans as they explore their environment vertically and can fit themselves into tiny spaces. Heh, the original par-core.


⭐Great Cat Collars⭐

THIS CAT FAMILY LOVES THE NEW COLLARS! PHOTO OF ANDY THE RESCUE CAT HOGGING ALL THE COLLARS AND THE GOOD CAMERA!

Break Away Collars

Break-Away Collars are the most readily available cat collars. They are often considered the most recommended collar for cats. It is never recommended to put a regular collar on your cat. The break-away collar snaps together like any collar, and when enough force is applied, the collar snaps open.

There is one downside to the break-away collar. If you get one of poor quality, or have cats that like to rough-and-tumble, you will be losing that collar. This is a problem if your cats are outdoor, indoor/outdoor, or accidentally escape & go missing. This has happened to me—each collar, with tags, missing = $$$

Some Good Break Away Collars

Break-Away. Reflective. Sturdy. Loop for Leash & Tags. Jingle Bell Optional. Indentification Collar—Never Lose an ID Tag!!

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Attractive Unique Break-Away Collars

each below comes in different colors

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GLOW IN THE DARK!!

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RECYCLED MATERIAL!!

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Other Cat Collars

Research! Development! Products! Answers to Problems! Occupying a Void! The Marketplace! More Business Terms to Introduce the New Alternatives to Break-Away Collars! LOL!

So i have fallen in love with the newest cat collars. After purchasing so many replacement collars & replacement ID tags, i had to find a better option. My cats like them. They are a really good quality!

Break-Away Alternatives

one of the most popular. really cool unique 2-in-1. attractive traditional collar with the needed flexible strap for our kitties!

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Stretch Collars

every collar below comes in multiple color options

first on the list: one of my absolute favorites. i have a few of them.

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For the Cat Studs

awesome collar. badass safety. looks cool.

Both collars below, i have purchased. It was during a time that i was trying different strategies for mitigating violent injury (🤷‍♀️?) The twin brothers had grown, and had quickly gone from playful sparring to death matches. This lasted for a few months. Finally, they were neutered, which helped some. They actually became best buds again years after being neutered. They are now considered a bonded pair—an extremely important & significant relationship that most folks are not aware of (please read)

signs of bonded pair 1. signs of bonded pair 2.

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PUPPEY LOOKING COOL IN HER STUDDED COLOR! (she does not wear this very often. i wanted to see if the studs provided a legitimate protective function—i was not able to collect data, which i guess is actually a good thing)

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Some Really Cool New-Tech New-Ideas Collars

award winning. featured in vogue magazine for some reason.

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Indoor Cat Innovation!

For inside only cats! GREAT IDEA! Anyone that sees a cat in this collar will immediately know it belongs home ASAP. It also comes with option to embroider the info directly on to the collar. there is a whole program that goes along with the “Kitty Convict” Collar.

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High Tech Pet ID Software in This Collar!!

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Cat Harness

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Accessories

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AMAZING TECH!!

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HIGH REVIEWS

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Most Importantly

That list got a little long! Sorry, i wish i had a better format, i’m still such a beginner with this stuff. I hope you find these helpful. I thought there were some pretty cool collars—glow in the dark! recycled! customizable!

Whatever collar you choose, make sure that

  • it is not a regular type of collar that one would put on a dog

  • you can fit two fingers between the collar and your pet’s neck

  • there is some form of identification on your pets collar

AND MAKE SURE YOUR PET IS MICROCHIPPED AND THAT THE MICROCHIP INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE!!

LOVE, ASH