Cat Collars

Almost every responsible pet owner will put a collar on his dog, but unfortunately, many forget their cats. Cat collars can not only be a fashion statement for your pet, but also help it to get back home if it gets lost.

Cat collars come in a variety of styles and fashions to please any taste.

For those that are into a stylish look, leather cat collars are quite popular. The leather cat collar is usually pretty strong, so should not be used on cats that go outside, since it could strangle the cat if it gets caught on something. Many designer cat collars come in leather, such as the Gucci cat collar, which is quite popular with owners who want their pets to wear brand name designs.

If you do not have the budget to be buying Gucci, there are plenty of fancy cat collars available at the regular pet store. There is many a fancy cat collar studded with rhinestones and other decorations available for purchase.

If you want everyone to know your cat’s name, or are concerned about losing tags, a personalized cat collar is a good choice. These often will have your cat’s name embroidered into them, as well as the option to include your phone number.

Besides being a way to identify your cat, there are also collars available to protect your cat from pests. The Adams flea and tick collars for cats are designed to repel both ticks and fleas, which is a good way to protect your cat if he goes outdoors. For pet owners that are concerned about chemicals, there are herbal cat collars for fleas as well that use herbs or oil to repel fleas.

If it starts wearing one as a kitten, collars will not be as annoying to your cat. Kitten collars need to be sized regularly to keep the collar from getting too small.

The most important accessory to the cat collar is the name tag. This should include a contact number where you can be reached should your cat be found.

If your cat refuses to keep a collar on, another option of cat identification is the microchip. Your veterinarian can implant the chip under the cat’s skin. If the cat is lost and is picked up by the local animal shelter, a scanner can retrieve the microchip’s I.D. code, which is linked to your home address and phone number.