How to wear a harness on a cat?

Walking in the open air in good weather brings great benefits to domestic cats. Especially important is the use of shlek when walking animals that live in an apartment and do not yet know the world outside the window. If such a cat is released without control, he can easily get lost, and then he will not be able to find his way home. A harness with a leash is also useful when visiting a veterinarian or an exhibition.

Thin straps wrap around the body of the animal in the area of ​​the blades. The clasp can be located on the abdomen, chest, neck or back. A special ring in the area of ​​the blades allows you to fasten the leash carabiner. The special location of the belts allows you to safely guide the cat without disturbing its breathing by excessive pressure on the neck.

Putting the harness on the cat for the first time is necessary gradually, with preparation. If initially you scare or hurt the animal, further communication with the ammunition will be very difficult. Act like this.

1. Introduce your furry friend to a new thing. Let me sniff, examine and examine. Start putting on only after the cat accepts the item and makes sure it is safe.
2. Put on a harness according to the instructions, depending on its type. Adjust the size of the straps. Between the design and the body of the animal should be placed 2 of your fingers. This is room for normal breathing. If the cat resists, then postpone the procedure for a while. Otherwise, the animal will think that the ammunition is associated with discomfort.
3. If you managed to put a harness on the cat, praise him, give some treats. Secure in every way positive experience. Give the animal a little walk around the house in the new ammunition.
4. For the first walk in the harness, choose a quiet and peaceful place. A cat should explore the world with interest, and not be frightened by screaming children or dogs running past.
5. If everything is done correctly and calmly, then next time it will be easy to collect the cat for a walk.

The easiest are the eight-stitches, which consist of two loops. When put on, they are fixed on the neck and torso, under the cat's front paws. There are varieties without a collar, they are more comfortable for animals.

However, the owners do not really like the latter option; it is more difficult to control the animal. H-type harness is similar to the previous one, but there is a slat between the loops. The waistcoats are more expensive, but they also have more functionality. Ammunition is similar to clothes, has comfortable fasteners. This is a great option for the off season. This harness will protect the cat from dirt and cold.

The design resembles interwoven straps that fasten on the case. Step-by-step instructions for putting on a collar are as follows.

1. Put the first loop on the cat's neck. Keep the leash ring on top of the withers. If everything is correct, then the fasteners are at the bottom.
2. Extend the large loop so that the feet go there. The jumpers should be placed on the chest, clearly in the middle.
3. Paws of a cat, one by one, go into the noose formed.
4. Close the strap under the legs or on the back.
5. Clip the leash to the ring on top.

More comfortable for a cat design does not have a collar. This option is presented in the form of 2 loops for paws. Wear it like this.

1. Spread the harness on the floor or on another plane.
2. Place the cat's front legs in triangles.
3. Lift the belt, fasten the top of the back. Attach carabiner leash.

Models differ, the integral part can be located both on a stomach, and on a back. The first especially relevant to wear a kitten. Since such ammunition resembles clothes, the pattern of donning is similar. Usually there are no straps, velcro and strings are used as fasteners. Wear a strap with a cloth on the back.

1. Attach the whole piece to the back. Mount for carabiner leash should be located clearly on the withers of the animal.
2. Slide the tabs into different holes.
3. You need to carefully fasten or tie, depending on the type of attachment, ammunition on the neck and abdomen.
4. Be sure to fasten the harness not too tight. To do this, insert between the design and the body of the cat 2 fingers, they should be placed freely.
5. Fasten the carabiner of the leash or tape measure to the loop on the back.

Ragged vest with a canvas on the chest is less common. Wearing them is much easier than the previous form. Act in stages.

1. Cloth gently attach to the cat's belly.
2. Front legs of the animal alternately push into the corresponding holes.
3. On top of the back, connect the pieces of the strap. Secure the gear with clasps.
4. Make sure the straps are not too tight. Otherwise, the animal will hardly breathe and may even experience pain.
5. Secure the leash on the top ring.

This model is considered the most reliable and safe for the animal. It is considered to be something between the two previous versions. The instruction on putting on is that.

1. Choose one loop that is smaller. Put it on the neck of the animal so that the ring for the leash is on top.
2. Change the size of the collar to make the cat comfortable. Remember about 2 fingers that should fit into the gap.
3. Place both of the cat's paws in a second, large loop.
4. Button fasteners. If necessary, slightly adjust the size of the strap on the body.
5. Make sure all straps fit smoothly. If you notice a twist, correct the situation. Check that the harness is well fastened.
6. Attach the leash to the ring on the back.

How to teach a cat to harness, you can see in the next video.