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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: JackSpratt on January 02, 2008, 21:21:13 PM

Title: Another question about collars
Post by: JackSpratt on January 02, 2008, 21:21:13 PM

I bought four extremely cool reflective collars as part of my cats Christmas presents and when I went to put them on the cats today, I noticed that although they are all quick release they are all also elasticated. Doesn't that defeat the purpose a little? Are they safe to use? Am I going to have to return them to the shop after a lady ordered them in for me especially (I requested reflective) on the basis they aren't safe?  :censored:

Title: Re: Another question about collars
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 02, 2008, 22:32:48 PM

i would have thought elasticated and quick release would be good.

Title: Re: Another question about collars
Post by: JackSpratt on January 02, 2008, 23:31:50 PM

Really? So elasticated and quick release are the safest type I can get them? I just wanted to double check. :scared:

Title: Re: Another question about collars
Post by: Marla on January 03, 2008, 11:27:56 AM

I think with this type of collar the elastic interferes with the clasp opening quickly. Also, elastic increases the chances of the cat getting its leg caught in the collar.

Title: Re: Another question about collars
Post by: JackSpratt on January 03, 2008, 11:49:21 AM

That's what I thought. The more it stretches, the more likely the cat is to panic and try and push its way out of the collar with its leg. >:( Gah. Returning said collars and reflective tags it is!