Do you know the best kind of harness to buy? I bought one that was recommended at a pet shop and is adjustable, but once while I was getting my cats used to it indoors, one of them managed to squirm out of it. It was the first time I put it on, so it could be that it wasn't adjusted close enough around the neck (plastic piece that holds nylon bands goes on back of neck area). But I got worried. I live in a city and near traffic areas, and if they got away it could be really awful. And how wide do you think the nylon leash should be? I got a fairly narrow one and hope it is OK. What do you think are the best harnesses and leashes??? I also have no idea what my cats would do if they ever got away... Do they usually just run, or do they sometimes stick closer to home? I have been really afraid to take them outside, but with the weather so nice now, I would like them to be able to enjoy it some. Thanks for your help.
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Best Harnesses to Buy?
- Thread starter cindycat
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It has been a few years but I bought a starright harness from petsmart. I really liked it because it had enough holes to fit the cat accordingly.
"I also have no idea what my cats would do if they ever got away... Do they usually just run, or do they sometimes stick closer to home?"
Every cat is different. . .in general, the more timid the kitty, the more likely that loud noises or sudden movements in the strange outdoor environment would trigger a defensive "run-and-hide" mode; the more mellow the kitty is the less likely this would happen.
Even the mellowest cat would have its limits though. . . a car backfiring at just the wrong moment might make a mellow cat run for cover. I would recommend first to test the harness thoroughly so that you are confident kitty can't get loose.
Some cats do very well on leads outside. I found that it made my kitty more of a door dasher and she would try to escape the house more often because she had spent some time outside, so I stopped taking her out.
If you decide to pursue this I would recommend putting kitty in carrier to bring her outside so she doesn't associate doors with going outside and less likely to door dash in the future. Good luck whatever you decide
Every cat is different. . .in general, the more timid the kitty, the more likely that loud noises or sudden movements in the strange outdoor environment would trigger a defensive "run-and-hide" mode; the more mellow the kitty is the less likely this would happen.
Even the mellowest cat would have its limits though. . . a car backfiring at just the wrong moment might make a mellow cat run for cover. I would recommend first to test the harness thoroughly so that you are confident kitty can't get loose.
Some cats do very well on leads outside. I found that it made my kitty more of a door dasher and she would try to escape the house more often because she had spent some time outside, so I stopped taking her out.
If you decide to pursue this I would recommend putting kitty in carrier to bring her outside so she doesn't associate doors with going outside and less likely to door dash in the future. Good luck whatever you decide
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Cats will generally stick close to home, especially when frightened, and you would be surprised at how small they can scrunch into places to hide, as well as how quiet they can be. Their survival depends on it.
