cat harness
08-13-2011, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sewellie
Originally Posted by sewellie
Does anyone know of a pattern that I could use on my cat as a harness. There is something called thundershirt.com where you can purchase one, but it's for a dog and I would like to make one for my cat when we take her camping. It would be made out of a lightweight fabric like flannel or something to that effect.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So you see why I need to find something. I tried a dog harness but she slips out of it. I would like to attach it with velcroe so I could adjust it to her size.
Thanks for listening.
08-13-2011, 06:04 PM
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http://www.hdw-inc.com/walkingjackets.htm
my cat wears a harness I bought. she is a Houdini getting out of it if i let her turn to face me. she just backs up quickly. so i never let her do that but she does take some watching. I hope you find something that will work.
my cat wears a harness I bought. she is a Houdini getting out of it if i let her turn to face me. she just backs up quickly. so i never let her do that but she does take some watching. I hope you find something that will work.
08-13-2011, 06:52 PM
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Remember fabric has some give in it and a cat can wiggle out of most anything. I would purchase a small dog one and put it on snugly. I have one I use and just wouldn't feel comfortable with a home made one, especially far from home.
And I would probably microchip my pet also.
And I would probably microchip my pet also.
08-13-2011, 09:36 PM
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Check out the cat harnes at Petco I have used them for years, and they work great. They are made of somthing that feals like nylon cord and very adjustable, I start out my kittens with one as early as possable and take them for walks every day untill they get used to them as they get older you just adjust the slides. it is a harness and leash in one.
08-13-2011, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by sewellie
Originally Posted by sewellie
Does anyone know of a pattern that I could use on my cat as a harness. There is something called thundershirt.com where you can purchase one, but it's for a dog and I would like to make one for my cat when we take her camping. It would be made out of a lightweight fabric like flannel or something to that effect.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So you see why I need to find something. I tried a dog harness but she slips out of it. I would like to attach it with velcroe so I could adjust it to her size.
Thanks for listening.
08-14-2011, 05:16 AM
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You can buy a cat harness or look at one for pattern suggestions. In our experience, they don't always work. One cat laid flat on the floor when it was on and couldn't be budged. Another of our cats was very determined and could back his way right out of it, no matter how tight or well fitting.
08-14-2011, 05:40 AM
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We use these (same but cheaper!):
http://www.metpet.com/shopsite_sc/st...ingjacket.html
They *can* back out so you do have to pay a bit of attention not to be directly ahead.
http://www.metpet.com/shopsite_sc/st...ingjacket.html
They *can* back out so you do have to pay a bit of attention not to be directly ahead.
08-14-2011, 05:50 AM
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I am so sorry your sweet kitty was hurt! I hope you can find whoever did it and they get punished and helped. And I am happy to know that your kitty is on the mend. I hope you can find a harness for her.
08-14-2011, 07:43 AM
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Just go to the pet store and buy a harness with a leash. I have a harness and leash for my cat, since she is deaf and older.
Here is an example: http://www.petsmart.com/product/zoom...ductId=3951263
Here is an example: http://www.petsmart.com/product/zoom...ductId=3951263
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