If your cat goes outside its a really good idea to use a collar. It lets other people know that the cat has a home, and if your cat should stray or get lost then the contact details on the collar will have you re-united with your cat in no time.
Deciding what cat collar to buy can be a more difficult choice than you think. Do you go with a flea control collar, a reflective collar, an elasticated collar, a buckle on collar, or no collar at all.
Do flea collars really work? My experience has been that they, but they dont hurt either so we can look at form and fit. Fit is the most important consideration when buying a cat collar. If the collar is too tight it can cut off the cats air and blood supply. Choking your cat is not a good thing!! If its too loose the collar can get caught up on branches and fences while your cat is out playing. Cats have an uncanny knack of getting out of any collar thats too loose. For kittens and still growing cats youll want an adjustable collar to allow for some growth, but make sure you check the fit on a regular basis.
Most collars have 2 methods of fastening around the cats neck. You have the traditional buckle style which is...