Today, there are plenty of accessories to give our cats more comfort and safety. Some are essential, like a food bowl, a carrier, a comfy bed, a litter box, toys... But one of them is often wrongly underestimated: the cat collar. Want to know everything about cat collars ? This article tells you all about them.
Why Personalized Cat Collars Are Useful
Essential for identifying your cat
Collars are accessories generally used for pets like dogs or cats. For dogs, collars are mainly useful for walks. With this accessory and a leash, it's easy to enjoy the outdoors with your four-legged friend.
For cats, collars serve a completely different purpose. Here, the main goal of this accessory is identification. . Personalized cat collars let everyone know that your furball already has an owner. That way, there's no risk of them being mistaken for a stray, making it the ideal way to prevent them from being adopted by another family who didn't think to have their microchip checked by a professional.
How does identification work?
You can write your contact details and your cat's name directly on the collar. On some models, you can engrave a name and phone number on the collar tag. Others have a small barrel where you can slip in a note with your details.
These are simple ways to help your cat get home if they go missing or run away. Most people won't take the trouble to have the microchip details checked by an approved professional, which is why it's essential to have this information visible.
Scientifically recognized benefits
A study from Ohio State University shows that cats tend to accept a collar more easily if their owner expects them to. Plus, the study won over the 338 owners involved, with 90% convinced of the usefulness of an ID collar. It shows how important a collar is, even for indoor cats. It's the best way to avoid losing your cat.
Which Collar Should You Choose?
There are many collar styles, to suit every taste and every budget. All are available in fabric, nylon or leather.
- The fashion collar, used for looks only
- The ID collar, for safety reasons
- The cat collar with bell, which makes it easier to locate your companion
- The GPS collar, which lets you track your pet in real time.
- The video collar, fitted with a small camera that films your furball's adventures so you can learn more about them.
It's up to you to choose the collar that seems most useful. However, it's important to check that the collar is sturdy, that it's secured properly with a breakaway buckle for example, and of course that it looks good.
It's also a shame to have your cat wear a collar without any information on it that would help find them.
For a sturdy cat collar, you can go for a leather collar for its durability. An elastic collar would be perfect to keep your companion safe: this type of fastening releases under the cat's weight. That way, you avoid any risk of choking if they get caught on something.
Identification is almost essential, so we advise you to get a collar that allows it. Finally, looks matter to give your pet extra charm, even if they remain secondary.
Cat collars are essential accessories for your cats' comfort and safety. You'll find many styles in our personalized cat collars collection at the Chic et Chat store.
Also worth reading: What Size Collar Does My Cat Need? | How to Choose a Collar for a Kitten
