| | |  | Collars | Home » » » Suede Safe Cat Collar, 3/8-Inch Wide, Adjustable 8-12, Grey/Yellow | | | | | | | Description: | | This charming suede cat collar unites a slate gray base with a vibrant yellow overlay to create a stunning two-tone collar. Matching yellow hardware and a accompanying bell complete a look that's purr-fect for even the finickiest cat. Combining fashion with function, this collar adjusts from 8" up to 12" and features a Safe Cat buckle designed to break away if the cat's collar gets caught, allowing it to slip free. | | | Features: | |
• Width: 3/8"
• Collar should not be used as a tie out.
• Hand washable.
• Construction meets or exceeds pet industry strength requirements.
• Lead free.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.38 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 0.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
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27 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 Made well but does not 'break away'Nov 23, 2009
By A. Hudson
"papillon_lover"
I wish I could say good things about this collar but I want to warn other pet owners of what happened to me. I purchased this collar for one of my eldest cats when I had an ankle injury. This cat is big, an indoor cat, and does not move when he sees feet heading his way. Having the ankle injury I needed to know where he was so figured a bell collar would be a great idea. The idea was great but I was surprised to what I woke up to one day. The collar states it `breaks away'. I have bought these in the past and another brand failed me but did not think much of it since it was years ago and figured this one was made better. However I woke up one day to find salvia all over the pergo floors I own and the cat that had the collar on had tears in his eyes. His face was pointed down and it was not until I saw the side of his face did I notice the collar was stuck in his mouth! I did not put the collar on too tight either. I assume he tried to pull the collar off but instead with the `break away' it got stuck in his mouth and he could not breathe. He was very scared and I had to remove the collar very carefully with scissors. I had high hopes for the collar in the short time I needed it but would never put my cat through the pain he went through. Had it actually worked, as it appears it did with another reviewer, I would have been happy. Sadly I cannot recommend this collar and will never buy another one for my indoor fur babies. They are microchiped and never go out but at the time it seemed like a good idea but turned out to be a nightmare for me and the cat.
I edited this review after someone stated I had the collar on too loose. If it was the cat would have been able to get it over his head. Instead he was only able to pull it over the top of his head and the rest of the collar was caught in his mouth and jaw. He could not close his mouth and was in pain. I have had over 20 cats in the 25 plus years I have owned them and feel I know how to properly put a collar on a cat. I wrote this review to prevent others from going through what my poor guy did.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Non-fraying collarAug 30, 2009
By S. Tierney
My cat always licks his collar while grooming and it is quickly turned into a big, frayed mess around his neck. This suede collar has held up over the last few months. However, I wish there were more attractive colors. The yellow and grey is ok, though.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Perfect for a catDec 25, 2009
By I. Mohammed
Really nice tag, with a decent safety clasp that breaks away if your cats collar gets caught.
I would recommend this product for larger or rather older cats and not kittens. Even though the collar is adjustable its still to be big for a 10-12 week old kitten. In fact my kittens were able to put their paw through the space in between the collar and their neck. Not exactly something you would want. Since cats grow really fast, I am keeping the collars to use them when the kittens grow up.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great CollarFeb 10, 2012
By Reviewer
So this is a great collar. It does not fray like nylon ones do. Our cat likes to scratch its neck and the nylon ones would become frayed and warped within a couple weeks. This one is holding up great. It has been on him for a couple weeks and still looks new.
I would not recommend it for a kitten. My cat is several months old and it just barely fits him on the smallest size.
Others have mentioned that the clasp does not release easily. I noticed this too, but it's not really a concern for me as he's an indoor cat.
The yellow/gray one is the one I bought. A couple weeks ago it was around 8 dollars. Looks like it has gone up at the time of writing this. Maybe it will go back down.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 It's the BELL & metal loop that's an issueNov 11, 2011
By Mysterious Microburst
"Apocryphal Raven"
I haven't purchased these collars from Amazon, but have from retail outlets in past. The issue is NOT with the fit of the collar. The problem is the ease of grabbing the bell which dangles just far enough from the collar to make it easy for most cats (yoga masters all) to grab the Bell and attempt to yank this weird bit of stuff from around their neck.
The clasp is meant to break away when a certain SORT of pulling is encountered. This is another problem. The clasp releases when pulling is AWAY from the cat. It will remain in place in almost every instance when a cat gets the color into their mouths because the direction of pull and lack of sufficient pressure keeps this firmly fastened. If you can remain calm, attempt to yank the collar AWAY from the cat. Grasp both sides of the color just beyond where it enters your cat's mouth and PULL. This action *should* cause the clasp to release its stranglehold. Wrap the cat & a towel and enlist the help of a friend or family member to hold the cat still while you do this, unless you want to spend a week looking like you put your hands and wrists into a Cuisinart.
A workaround: remove the bell and metal ring. Create or buy a smaller "jump ring" and use THIS to attach the bell. I've never known any cat who enjoyed wearing a bell, no matter how discreet. THINK about how you'd feel under similar circumstances.
As for microchipping your cats, it's expensive and kind of creepy. Of course, first the cat must be FOUND and taken to a place where microchips can be scanned. And you MUST keep your information updated in relation to the chip, so you can be contacted. This is ESPECIALLY applicable to telephone numbers and/or email addresses, which is typically the quickest and easiest means of making contact.
Many people forget to update this data when they move, thus making the microchip an expensive waste of money and unnecessary bit of hardware for your cat to carry around in his or her body. Vets have assured me that this chip & process causes the animal no discomfort or problems, but I'm a skeptic. I had two cats microchipped and they couldn't tell me whether it bothered them afterwards or not. Certainly, neither of them enjoyed the quick and at least a bit painful procedure. As for me, seeing them get shot near the base of the head with this device was, well.. a moment that caused me to feel regret. Imagine, if you will, having a foreign object "about the size of a grain of rice" injected subcutaneously via a jet of air. I don't know about YOU, but it would continue to annoy ME.
Again, before you buy ANY safety collar, examine how far the bell extends beyond the collar..because anything that kitty can grab to get any infernal noose off from around their necks, they're going to give it a try. Also check the action of the safety clasp; examine the design. By looking at the part of the clasp designed to unclasp, you will be able to ascertain what sort of pressure and direction of pulling is most likely to cause the clasp to release.
One more "pet peeve": what metal is the bell made of and what's in the lacquer so many manufacturers use to make the color of the bell match the collar? I won't wear "mystery metal" on my body..remember all the recalls of toys, et cetera containing metals like cadmium, lead & so forth? I once bought a cheap watch with metal band that caused a severe rash on my wrist..Made in China. Good thing it wasn't around my neck. Never again! Unless there is a manufacturer's guarantee the bell is made of stainless steel, i'd buy my OWN plain metal bell. Lead-free pewter bells can be purchased pretty inexpensively through jewelry suppliers..perhaps someone here on Amazon is selling same. If Quality Assurance is so lax that the dangling bell problem wasn't solved before the product shipped, do you imagine the bell or loop that attaches it or the lacquer that invariably flakes off or gets rubbed away has been rigorously tested? I sincerely doubt it.
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