Cats and Leashes????

[LittleOrangeKitten]

My Naranj and P. K. both go out on a harness and leash. In fact, if I DON'T take kitties walking at the same time every day, trust me; I hear about it. I started training Naranj when he was a kitten and now he can see me get the leash and harness, even if I'm just moving things around and he will run to the door, grab for the door knob and start yowling. You'd think the cat was dying! LOL So needless to say, we go walking sometimes when meowmie doesn't want to!

[KitCat]

Cocoa Kitty was an adult cat when I trained him to wear a leash. He doesn't cover a lot of ground like a dog, he wanders around and sniffs things and sometimes lays down. I don't lead the cat like you would a dog, I let him go where he wants.

He is allowed to go without a leash in our yard, but in the neighborhood he has been spooked by a noise and ran, so I was glad I had some control over him. Also he is very frightened of dogs, so I try to walk him when there aren't any, and also it keeps him from investigating what I don't want to.

First get the cat used to the harness with treats, pets, and praises. Do the same with the leash (should go faster) then go outside. It is a nice way to give your pet additional exercise and stimulation without compromising on safety.

[Heather78418]

Thank you everyone!! I made my husband read these. He doesn't think I am too crazy anymore.lol All of you furrbabies are beautiful!!

[Mad Mags Moo]

Long time no post!
Got a question for you all - new client of mine wants to get a harness for her new kitten (4 months old - British Short Hair) - can you recommend the best ones to use - need company in UK or able to get it to UK - thanks!
Bubble and Squeak are both fine and we now have 3 ferrets - Morris, Tinkerbelle (Tinks for short) and Diesel. We had our other old boy Stanley put to sleep in August

[Edwina's Secretary]

I believe these to be the best. http://www.hdw-inc.com/walkingjackets.htm

As to whether you can get them shipped to the UK...you'll have to ask!