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Expert names three valid reasons why you should not put a collar on your cat

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Many cat owners put a collar on their cats - it, undoubtedly, is a useful tool if they get lost, and it also plays a major role in the wildlife environment.

However, cat behavior expert Amanda Campion, who has 30 years of experience in this field, warned owners of furry pets against such a step. In her video on TikTok, she gave three valid reasons why you should not put a collar on your cat.

Collars are outdated

"There's no need to collar your cat - you should be microchipping them instead because that is the law," she explained.

She added that usually in today's world, if your cat gets lost, whoever finds it will take it to a vet or rescue center that will be able to identify its owner by simply scanning the chip. "Let's face it, cats can lose collars anyway and then there would be no way of identifying who they belong to [without a chip]."

What is the main danger

Amanda went on to warn about the health hazards of collars for cats. "I know of cats that have been strangled and been caught on branches and trees by a collar that has been poorly-fitted or hasn't had a safety release," she said.

Forget about bells

Speaking of bell collars, she explained, "They're aversive to a cat's sensitive hearing."

But if you're still worried about your cat going outdoors, you can always use a "Elizabethan ruffle collar." It is "really high coloured" and helps alert potential prey

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