How to put on a cat harness?

Walking in the fresh air in good weather is of great benefit to domestic cats. The use of harnesses when walking animals that live in an apartment and do not yet know the world outside is especially important. If such a cat is released without control, it can easily get lost, and then simply can not find the way home. A harness with a leash is also useful when visiting a veterinarian or exhibition.

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

For the first time, it is necessary to put on a cat a harness gradually, with preparation. If you initially scare or hurt the animal, then further communication with ammunition will be very difficult. Act like that.

1. Introduce a furry friend to a new thing. Let sniff, browse and explore. Proceed to donning only after the cat has accepted the item and is convinced of its safety.
2. Put on the harness according to the instructions, depending on its type. Adjust the size of the straps. Between the structure and the body of the animal, 2 of your fingers should be placed. This is a reserve of space 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 on a harness on the cat, praise him, give some treats. Secure positive experience in every way. Give the animal a little walk around the house in new ammunition.
4. For a first walk in harness, choose a quiet and calm place. The cat should study the world with interest, and not be afraid of screaming children or dogs running past.
5. If everything is done correctly and calmly, then next time collecting a cat for a walk will be simple.

The simplest are the harnesses-eight, which consist of two loops. When put on, they are fixed on the neck and torso, under the front legs of the cat. There are varieties without a collar; they are more comfortable for animals.

However, the owners of the latter option are not very good, it is more difficult to control the animal. Type H harnesses are similar to the previous ones, but there is a bar between the loops. Harnesses-vests are more expensive, but they also have more functionality. Ammunition is similar to clothes, has comfortable fasteners. This is a great option for the offseason. This harness protects the cat from dirt and cold.

The design resembles interwoven belts that fasten to the case. The step-by-step instruction for putting on a harness with a collar is as follows.

1. Put the first loop on the cat’s neck. Make sure the leash ring is on top of the withers. If everything is correct, then the fasteners are on the bottom.
2. Extend the large eyelet so that the legs go there. The jumpers should be located on the chest, clearly in the middle.
3. Thread the cat's paws one at a time into the resulting loop.
4. Fasten the strap under the paws or on the back.
5. Fasten the leash to the ring from above.

The design, more convenient for a cat, does not have a collar. This option is presented in the form of 2 loops for paws. Put it on.

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

The models are different, the whole part can be located both on the stomach and on the back. The first is especially important to wear on a kitten. Since such ammunition resembles clothing, the donning scheme is similar. Usually there are no straps; Velcro and tie are used as fasteners. Wear a harness with fabric on your back like this.

1. Attach the whole part to the back. The mount for the carabiner of the leash should be located clearly on the withers of the animal.
2. Insert the tabs into the different holes.
3. It is necessary to gently fasten or tie, depending on the type of fastening, ammunition on the neck and stomach.
4. Be sure to not fasten the harness too tight. To do this, insert 2 fingers between the structure and the body of the cat, they should fit freely.
5. Fasten the leash or tape measure carabiner to the loop on the back.

Less common are harness-vests with a canvas on the chest. Putting them on is much easier than the previous look. Proceed in stages.

1. Gently place the canvas on the cat’s stomach.
2. The front legs of the animal alternately push into the corresponding holes.
3. From above on a back connect parts of a harness. Secure the ammunition with clasps.
4. Make sure the straps are not too tight. Otherwise, the animal will hardly breathe and may even experience pain.
5. Fasten the leash on the upper ring.

Such a model is considered the most reliable and safe for the animal. It is considered a cross between the two previous options. The donning instruction is as follows.

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

You can watch the next video on how to train a cat to harness.