Harness Training For Cats: How To Put On and Find How Safe It Is?

September 15, 2011 | Healthy Cat | |

There are two kinds of harnesses for cats: the H-type and the 8-type. These are named according to the shape and design of the harness.

  • 8-type. Being the more popularly known of the two, this harness has 2 loops which resemble the number 8.
  • H-type. This type of harness also has two loops, along with another piece that connects both loops, hence forming the letter H when viewed sideways. Many pet owners prefer this over the 8-type. These types of harnesses are used with the animal’s protection and training in mind.

Harness for Cats: How to Put It On

Whether it’s guiding the cat for an afternoon walk, or giving the cat a quick shower after a humid summer afternoon, pet owners can put a harness to either train or protect their pets. Placing a harness during walks can help protect the cat from possible accidents from cars, bikes, and people. When it comes to performing the usual activities, pet owners can use a harness to train cats for proper behavior. Below are some steps and instructions as to how a cat harness is secured and placed on the pet:.

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  • Make sure to get a harness that correctly corresponds to the weight and size of the cat.
  • Hold the cat firmly, so as to minimize movements. Petting the neck and head will help in calming the cat.
  • In using the 8-type harness, place the neckpiece gently over the head of the cat. For the H-type harness, enfold the belt strap all-around the cat’s neck then fiddle until properly fastened.
  • Allow the front legs of the cat to go through the opening of the 8-type harness.
    Begin with the animal’s left leg then wrap the rest of the harness around the cat’s body.
  • Properly secure the clasp of the harness at the animal’s belly or at the side to ascertain the absence of twists or kinks.
  • Finally, make sure that the pet cat is comfortable with the harness. The pet may exhibit signs of rejection, such as pacing uncomfortably and will try to bite or remove the harness. With prolonged use the pet will eventually accustomed to it.

Harness Training for Cats: Is It Safe?.

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Although there are a few pet owners who believe that harnesses for cats are not safe, many others still believe that the use of harnesses guarantees optimal protection. Here are some of the advantages in using harnesses for cats:

  • Most cats stay indoors and do not get adequate exercise. Using a harness allows the owners to walk safely with their cats outdoors instead of carrying them.
  • When walking outdoors, harnesses protect cats from stray dogs and other animals.
  • Harnesses can protect the pet from further injury, minimizing the probability of events like vehicular accidents.
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