8 best collars for cats

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

It is not customary for cats to buy a collar, as it is believed to be a canine attribute. But this opinion is fundamentally wrong, because the collar plays an important practical role. The animal needs it for walking, it can be used to track the location, as well as monitor the pet's health, and in case of loss, the chances of finding a cat will be much higher. The collar also allows you to show others that the animal is not homeless.

Our experts have prepared a rating of the 8 best collars for cats, selecting the most popular from a large number of models.

What to look for when choosing a collar for cats

1. View. Ornamental are a common decoration. They can be inlaid with stones, various beads, embroidery and so on. Antiparasitic agents are used during the period of activity of ticks and fleas. Allows you to protect your pet from insects and diseases carried by them. The effect of such collars is temporary, so they should be replaced after the expiration date. GPS collars are the most expensive. With their help, it is easy to trace the movement of the animal and quickly find it in case of loss. Some models can also monitor the cat's health by sending a report to the owner's smartphone in a special application. Reflective or luminous materials provide safety, especially in the dark. Having put on such a collar, you will not have to worry that your pet will be run over on the road. Bell collars are designed for active animals that like to hunt. With each movement, they emit a sound that warns, for example, a bird or rodent that a cat is nearby.
2. The size. Most of the models have a standard size, as well as a length adjuster, making it easy to fit the collar to your pet. Despite this, before sending to purchase, measure the circumference of the cat's neck using a meter tape. Add two centimeters to the resulting figure to get the optimal value. There should be a gap of at least one and a half centimeters between the pet's neck and the collar. Test this by sticking in one or two fingers, which should pass easily.
3. Comfort. Look for pleasing materials with rounded side edges. Only then will it be possible to avoid chafing and damage to the cat's coat. A narrow collar should be preferred to a wide collar, as it is practically felt on the animal's neck. The inside of the collar should be smooth.

Rating of the best collars for cats

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best tick and flea collars for cats	1	Bayer bolfo	425 RUB
	2	Beaphar	296 r
	3	'Celandine'	92 RUB
	4	Agrovetzashita Bars (AVZ)	179 r
Best Glowing Cat Collars	1	Hunter smart neon	284 r
	2	Trixie	267 r
Best GPS Collars for Cats	1	Tagg The Pet Tracker	4 190 RUB
	2	TC-Star	RUB 6,200

The best tick and flea collars for cats

Bayer bolfo

Rating: 4.9

In the first place in the rating is a high performance collar impregnated with propoxure. This active component is gradually released from the PVC tape, thereby transferring to the cat's fur, scaring off and killing insects, including ixodid ticks. To avoid side effects, you should follow all the manufacturer's recommendations.

Advantages

• does not irritate the skin;

• no sensitizing effect;

• suitable for small cats.

disadvantages

• relatively expensive – 1200 p.

Beaphar

Rating: 4.8

On the second line there is a collar made of PVC. Diazinon acts as an active ingredient here. It is absolutely safe for cats, but it causes paralysis and the subsequent death of insects that are on the pet's body. Effectively fights lice, fleas, ticks, lice. The collar is suitable for animals from two months of age. The composition also includes lavender and margose oil.

Advantages

• duration of action – 4 months;

• waterproof, so you can leave it on during washing;

• budgetary cost – 300 rubles.

disadvantages

• not found.

'Celandine'

Rating: 4.7

The third position is occupied by a collar with diazinon and citronella essential oil. These components are harmful to mosquitoes, lice, fleas, lice, ixodid ticks. Standing out from the surface of the collar, they accumulate in the epidermis, sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the cat. The collar can be used for kittens from two months of age. Suitable for pregnant and lactating females.

Advantages

• waterproof;

• substances are not absorbed into the bloodstream of the animal;

• high efficiency;

• cheapness – 65 p.

disadvantages

• short duration of action – 2 months.

Agrovetzashita Bars (AVZ)

Rating: 4.6

The fourth is the collar, where diflubenzuron and fipronil act as active components. Substances have a pronounced activity against fleas, lice, lice, ixodid ticks. The product can be used for prophylaxis. Suitable for use on kittens up to 2 months of age.

Advantages

• components are harmless to the health of cats;
• disrupts the development of larvae;

• the optimal duration of action is 4 months;

• budgetary cost – 170 rubles.

disadvantages

• not suitable for females in the last third of pregnancy, as well as for lactating females.

Best Glowing Cat Collars

Hunter smart neon

Rating: 4.9

In first place in the category is a collar made of nylon and decorated with a small bell. Has a safe fastener, which, when hooked on an object, spontaneously unfastens, protecting the cat from damage (strangulation, fractures, etc.). The slider is made of plastic. It allows you to adjust and fix the length.

Advantages

• width – 1 cm, length – 24 cm;

• bright colours;

• comfortable to wear;

• affordable price – 260 rubles.

disadvantages

• a little harsh.

Trixie

Rating: 4.8

The second position goes to a reflective collar with a bell decoration. The model is suitable for cats of any age, as the size is adjusted individually. Made from a stretchy yet durable nylon lined with artificial leather. Provides the safety of a pet in the dark.

Advantages

• reliable fastener;

• beautiful reflective insert;

• the presence of a bell;

• affordable price – 200 rubles.

disadvantages

• not found.

Best GPS Collars for Cats

Tagg The Pet Tracker

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is a GPS collar, which has a sensor that monitors the activity of the animal, as well as the air temperature, which allows the owner to understand how comfortable the pet is in each particular place. As noted by users, cats are quite comfortable in a collar, they quickly get used to it and stop feeling uncomfortable.

Advantages

• reliable fastening;

• easy and fast tracker setup;

• little weight;

• long battery life.

disadvantages

• paid route tracking;

• only the current location is available;

• high cost.

TC-Star

Rating: 4.8

The second is an electronic collar with a tracker that has a dual positioning mode. Allows you to determine the coordinates, even if the animal is indoors and there is no direct satellite access. It is possible to check the location directly from the website, smartphone application, or by receiving a link to the map via SMS. OS support iPhone and Android. The cat is comfortable in the collar, so the animal quickly adapts and stops paying attention to the device.

Advantages

• compact size;

• high battery power;

• function 'geo-fence'.

disadvantages

• high cost – 4200 r.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.