Keeping Your Kitten Safe: Collar, ID Tags & Microchips

tags
Publish by
Reading of minutes

Find food that fits your pet’s needs

Shop All Dog Food Shop All Cat Food

Find a dog food that fits your pet’s needs

Shop All Dog Food

Find a cat food that fits your pet’s needs

Shop All Cat Food

Collar

Your kitten's first collar should be a safety collar made for cats and that will pull away easily in case the collar gets snagged. It should fit with enough slack to get two fingers in between the collar and her neck, but not loosely enough to slide over her head. Be sure to check the size every few days while your kitten is growing.

You can help your kitten get used to her collar by initially only putting it on her for short periods. If she seems uncomfortable or struggles and scratches at it, don't be concerned; it should only take a few days for your kitten to get used to having it on. When she begins to ignore it, you can leave her collar on all the time.

Identification

Remember that your kitten can easily get lost, especially in her early weeks, so it's important that you attach an identification tag to her collar. This tag should include her name and your contact information.

You can further help to identify your kitten if she becomes lost or is stolen by getting her a microchip implant. A microchip implant is an effective and easy way of linking your kitten to you. It involves a simple insertion of a tiny integrated circuit the size of a grain of rice under your pet's skin where it can't be seen, but can be read by an RFID scanner. The scanners allow animal shelters and animal control centers to quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their owners. Please refer to the section on microchip implants for further information.

Related Articles

Related Products

Related Articles

  • Welcoming Your New Kitten: Making Your Kitty Comfortable

    Everybody’s heart melts at the sight of a new kitten. But that adorable bundle of fluff you’re bringing home is going to need looking after for life. And because cats can have nine lives, that’s a long time! Giving your kitten a good start in life is the best way to make sure you’ll both enjoy many years of fun together.

  • Standard Home Health Checks for Your Cat

    Proper kitten care starts at home. Learn the different signs of a healthy kitten and different preventative methods to use to keep her well.

  • Helping Your Cat Overcome Fears of Thunder & Fireworks

    It's not uncommon for a cat to be afraid of loud noises, especially thunder and fireworks. They usually display by hiding. A cat suffering from a substantial fear of loud noises may begin to display anxious behavior before the thunder begins. Rain on the roof of the house, bright flashes of light or even the drop in air pressure before a storm may be enough to trigger anxiety.

  • 10 Important Health Tips for Senior Cats

    However, as much as we value having them in our lives, it’s easy to take our pets for granted. Your senior cat, on the other hand, appreciates every single thing you’ve ever done. Why not return the favor?

Related products