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To put a collar on a kitten might seem easier compared to an adult cat especially if they are not used to it. So, the article written here is to help you on how best to handle a cat during putting a collar on them.

First thing needing to consider is trimming your cat’s nails a day before you attempt this. This is a protection to avoid you getting badly scratched.

Purchase a suitable collar for your cat depending on it’s size and it is advisable to choose the elastic type which can prevent your cat from suffocating or injury when they get caught on a tree branch.

Shake a bell lightly in front of your cat and let your cat play with it. While your cat sniffs, paws and jingles the bell, try to pop it on quickly.

While your cat is immersed in playing with the bell and tending to relax, quickly put a collar on her/him with a firm action. Likely your cat will wriggle for a time because it is something new and definitely not something wanted, but persevere. Let time do its work of allowing the cat to become used to the collar. After a few hours, the cat will come to a realization that the collar is there to stay.

If your cat continues to resist, try it again. It may work better to introduce the collar more gradually, with short wears to begin with and gradually increase this to longer and more permanent wearing. The downside of this approach is that the cat will hear the collar coming, will see it in your hands and will develop an instant dislike and dash off. Sometimes it is just easier to do it quickly and leave it there.

Ensure the collar isn’t too tight or too loose. A good test for this is where two of your fingers are able to slip under the collar.

To calm them, why not give cuddles or petting after that. Food and treats can make them forget about the collar too.

Try it now!