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Old January 3rd 05, 02:28 AM
raenee
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I'm having a problem getting my kitten to adapt to a harness. She's
almost 6 months old and I want to be able to have her id on her in the
form of a tag. Unfortunately, her first experience was with a collar
and it somehow got stuck in her mouth so that it wouldn't snap free. I
had to cut that one off of her with a pair of scissors.
Now I want to try a harness because it's not in the same position as a
collar, but she spazzes out whenever I try to put it on her. She is an
indoor only cat and I did get the microchip put on her; should I just
let it go at that? If not, can I get some advise on getting her adapted
to the harness?

many thanks

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Old January 3rd 05, 02:37 AM
Mary
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"raenee" wrote:

She is an
indoor only cat and I did get the microchip put on her; should I just
let it go at that?


Yes! When were you thinking she was going to wear the harness?


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Old January 3rd 05, 05:41 AM
Judy
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"raenee" wrote in message
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I'm having a problem getting my kitten to adapt to a harness. She's
almost 6 months old and I want to be able to have her id on her in the
form of a tag. Unfortunately, her first experience was with a collar
and it somehow got stuck in her mouth so that it wouldn't snap free. I
had to cut that one off of her with a pair of scissors.
Now I want to try a harness because it's not in the same position as a
collar, but she spazzes out whenever I try to put it on her. She is an
indoor only cat and I did get the microchip put on her; should I just
let it go at that?


Just my HMO, I'd just go with the chip. Even if she does get used to the
harness, despite the fact that the harness isn't in the same position as a
collar, she could still end up finding herself in trouble.

If you feel the need to have something on her with her ID, then try an
elasticized collar. Break-away collars don't always "break-away."




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Old January 4th 05, 01:01 PM
Jim Lawton
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On 2 Jan 2005 17:28:44 -0800, "raenee" wrote:

I'm having a problem getting my kitten to adapt to a harness. She's
almost 6 months old and I want to be able to have her id on her in the
form of a tag. Unfortunately, her first experience was with a collar
and it somehow got stuck in her mouth so that it wouldn't snap free. I
had to cut that one off of her with a pair of scissors.
Now I want to try a harness because it's not in the same position as a
collar, but she spazzes out whenever I try to put it on her. She is an
indoor only cat and I did get the microchip put on her; should I just
let it go at that? If not, can I get some advise on getting her adapted
to the harness?

many thanks


I wouldn't make a cat where a harness just on the off-chance that s/he might get
out one day - cats need to be as free as possible.

I think the risk with collars must be 99% for outdoor cats - who might get
tangled in branches and fencing and stuff - if it's elastic linked, and you keep
an eye on her while she gets used to it, that would be a better option.

How often has she got out in those six months? Does she make a rush for the
door? Got to weigh up the risks. I'd try to keep her as free as possible.

Jim

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Old January 4th 05, 06:49 PM
-L.
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Microchip is sufficient. I never recommend collars or harnesses for
the very reasons you described.

-L.

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Old January 5th 05, 01:54 AM
teri
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She is an indoor only cat and I did get the microchip put on her; should I just
let it go at that? If not, can I get some advise on getting her adapted
to the harness?

It is recommended that all cats wear a collar with an ID tag, even if
microchipped. There have been some strange stories on here about
people's indoor only cats getting out/being left out by workers, etc.
that it convinced me to put one on my cats. You never know what
unexpected things could happen so good for you for trying. Sorry....
no harness advice though. :-/
Teri
 




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