Varieties of harnesses and leashes for cats: advantages, disadvantages of accessories and useful tips from veterinarians

Cats themselves are very playful animals that love to walk in nature. Often people who live in an apartment give birth to cats. Often, such owners do not let the pet out on their own, fearing that the pet might run away. An excellent way out of this situation is the use of leashes for cats. You can buy them at any pet store.

What are harnesses for cats

Harness with a leash, usually sold as a set. The harness consists of two collars, one of which is attached to the animal’s neck, the second – on the stomach. It is necessary to choose a harness strictly according to the parameters of your pet, it should not be large or small.

Leave attached to the ring on the harness, which is located near the neck of the cat. The neck of animals is very thin and delicate, so you should be careful not to injure your pet.

On average, the leash is up to 2,5 meters long. There are leashes for cats, the length of which reaches four meters. You can easily adjust length depending on the behavior of the pet and your personal preferences. It is very convenient if this accessory is compactly rolled into a tape measure.

Such accessories are made from tarpaulin or other dense fabric, as well as from natural or artificial leather. Manufacturers provide a range of colors for cat leashes and harnesses for every taste. Products can also be decorated with rhinestones, stickers, stripes and other decorations.

Very often, beautiful and original harnesses for cats are purchased by owners whose pets participate in exhibitions. Walking options can be purchased simpler, which are cheaper. When buying a leash for a cat, you must also take into account the type of rifle.

Modern manufacturers offer harnesses for cats in the form of a vest. Such harnesses have fasteners to which the leash is attached. The main advantage of such vests is reliability. However, in the summer, your pet will be very hot.

If your cat is calm and accommodating, then it may suit collar leash. It is necessary to be careful when choosing a harness for a cat, it should not press down on the animal’s neck or hang freely on it. The pet should feel as comfortable as possible.

Advantages of leashes

The main advantages:

• You will be able to take walks in nature without fear that the animal might run away. Your cat will be happy with walks in the fresh air, which will also positively affect her health and well-being.
• You will control your animal, and it will not be able to climb into hard-to-reach places, for example, climb a tree.
• You will regulate the distance between you and your pet with such an accessory.
• Your pet will be constantly in sight during the walk, and you can make sure that he does not eat anything on the street, does not jump into the trash can or other equally unpleasant places.
• You determine the duration of the walk, and at the end of it you do not need to look for and catch a cat all over the street or lawn.
• If you plan to participate in exhibitions with your pet, then you can not do without a leash.
• The leash will make your trips to the vet much easier.

Cons of harnesses for cats

In addition to the advantages, there are some disadvantages of this accessory:

1. The cat can simply panic at the sight of the harness, break out, become excited and nervous. In his impulses to free himself, he can harm himself.
2. The harness and leash must be securely fastened and fastened, otherwise the animal will be able to free itself and run away.
3. A product made of cheap fabric can tear.

Price policy for harnesses for cats

The price range for a harness with a leash ranges from 80 to 600 Russian rubles. Collar without additional design from 160. Decorated collars will cost 270 rubles. Leather collars are much more expensive, about 400 rubles, and a leather leash – 300. The minimum cost of a roulette-type leash is 360 Russian rubles.

Twins-Ural produces harnesses based on synthetic winterizer or tarpaulin material. You can purchase complete products from Demetra. The Anima Trade brand also specializes in the production of harnesses and leashes for cats.

How to train your pet on a leash

Choosing a harness is only the first step on the way to joint walks. The main obstacle is your pet, it will be very difficult to teach him to a leash.

Best of all, kittens adapt to the new and unknown, they perceive everything as a game, and therefore they are not at all nervous. It is also possible to train an adult cat, however, this will require much more effort and time, since animals perceive the leash as a restriction on their freedom and can react to this extremely painfully.

It is best to start teaching your cat to walk on a leash at home. First, put the harness in the place where the pet rests. So, he will be able to get acquainted with these objects, get used to their appearance and they will be saturated with his smell.

After a few days, you can try to put the harness on the animal. If the animal starts to get nervous and break out, you need to distract it with a treat, a toy, or just stroke it. Wear a harness every day for a short period of time. So, the animal can painlessly get used to it. Only after that you can attach a leash to the harness.

Let your first walk on a leash take place around the house. No need to drag the cat anywhere. You need to be patient and let her get used to the new feelingand then follow her everywhere. If you pull on the leash, the cat will simply lie on the floor and won’t move anymore.

After a few walks at home, you can go outside with your cat. It is better to choose a quiet deserted place for these purposes. You can deliver a cat to him in a carrier or a basket. Upon arrival, open the carrier and wait until the animal climbs out on its own. And remember that walking a cat is completely different from walking a dog. The cat itself will choose the route, and you only need to patiently follow it.

It is better to put on a pendant on the cat’s collar, which will contain information about your place of residence and contact details. If something happens to your animal, it will be much easier to find it.