I tried to do a search but wasn't successful...if there are threads on this already, please point me in the right direction.
I finally got Chloe one of those elastic/stretchy collars since the break-aways are too big for her little neck. Since she is only 4 months old I want her to get used to wearing it now. We put it on her last night and it's driving her absolutely insane. She keeps trying to swat at it, wrestle it, bite it, etc. She has been scratching at her neck more too. I think we're going to have to cut the excess collar piece even shorter, though we where hoping to keep it on so the collar could continue to be used as she grows. She's not very fond of the tag either. I know it's not choking her. Is there anything I can do to make this transition from no collar to collar easier? Chloe is getting less afraid of the door and I would hate to lose her if she ever bolted - otherwise I'd just toss the collar. After all the things I've read about incompatible microchips I'm hesitant to even bother with that.
And am I silly for being slightly paranoid about the collar itself?
I've read a couple of stories about kitties who got caught by the collar and strangled themselves in the struggle to get out. Since I can't use the break-away collar right now I'm a little bit afraid. I'm keeping an eye on her all of this weekend...
Thanks.
I finally got Chloe one of those elastic/stretchy collars since the break-aways are too big for her little neck. Since she is only 4 months old I want her to get used to wearing it now. We put it on her last night and it's driving her absolutely insane. She keeps trying to swat at it, wrestle it, bite it, etc. She has been scratching at her neck more too. I think we're going to have to cut the excess collar piece even shorter, though we where hoping to keep it on so the collar could continue to be used as she grows. She's not very fond of the tag either. I know it's not choking her. Is there anything I can do to make this transition from no collar to collar easier? Chloe is getting less afraid of the door and I would hate to lose her if she ever bolted - otherwise I'd just toss the collar. After all the things I've read about incompatible microchips I'm hesitant to even bother with that.
And am I silly for being slightly paranoid about the collar itself?
Thanks.