What's to keep my cat from puncturing this with a claw or fang? I can just hear the POP in my head now ...
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It's pretty sturdy, but accidents can happen, especially if nails are not trimmed. Because I wasn't very diligent with the nail trimming, my cat ended up puncturing it, but he wore it for 4 months or so before that happened. His wounds wouldn't heal this time; plus he could reach the lower part of his hind legs. I'm thinking of combining this with the clear plastic cone. There's a picture of a cat wearing it, so it appears to fit well. I tried the soft cone, but it was too big for my poor cat. His peripheral vision was shot, and he was miserable. Didn't want to move at all. 'Hope this helps.
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The covering is very durable. On the first day my cat scratched at it but her claws couldn't get past the covering. Plus the inflatable part is made of a thick vinyl that reminds me of beach ball material (and it's white, not colorful). We've washed the cover numerous times and there's no sign of it wanting to fall apart. After a few hours, my cat got used to it and was sleeping with it on, eating while wearing it and we could get her to play. A lot better than those collars.
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The blue fabric cover is tightly woven material and the inner liner is very sturdy. If the liner is properly inflated, there is still enough slack for the fabric to move. My cat did not object to wearing this E-collar and she slept with it on as if it was a pillow. It is the best one I have ever found after 30 yrs and as many cats.
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While anything is possible, its very doubtful. My cat the escape artist couldn't get her paws up to it, since it is rather thick and wide on a cat. Plus it has a felt like fabric covering.
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If this is used after surgery request they trim the nails. I tried this with my kitty and he squeezed right out of it and pulled out a suture. Took him all of 5 minutes. I think the big plastic e collars from the vet are probably the best.
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D.M. Annunziata's problem described what happened when my cat used his claw and punctured the plastic inner liner of the collar, although it was definitely not slack after my husband inflated it. I'm wondering how it is that the liner under the blue cover was not at all like the "thick vinyl" reminding "Joan" of beach ball material. By the way, the Elizabethan collar available through veterinarians also presents a problem in that it is extremely difficult for a cat to be able to drink successfully from its water bowl since the "EC" gets in the way.
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Cynthia, although this collar does keep some of the cats from scratching, adult cats have very long legs. I have an Egyptian Mau whose long legs easily reach his head and ears. I would recommend the cone to keep those long "stilettos" from reaching their targets. I hope this is of assistance to you.
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I would say cats with claws would ruin this chair. If I were you I would look for the faux-leather type chair.
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One of my cats bit most of them off. I think these are great for cats purely on a case by case basis. I think some cats are neurotic and won't allow their precious nails to be suffocated. . Others don't notice. But who knows? Maybe after a while of using the caps your cat will adjust to them and they will stop caring.
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My advice is to NEVER, EVER leave a string-type toy unattended with your cats!! A friend of mine did just that, and came home to a cat who strangled himself. Cat people should already know this. NEVER EVER. I store all of our string-type toys in the closet when we are not around.
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Our cat has attempted to use the mesh as a scratching post several times and, he launches himself off the top (to jump over it frequently). Although both things annoy me greatly, I have yet to see any damage as a result.
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I keep my cat's claws trimmed so he probably wouldn't be able to rip it but even if your cat has sharp claws I still don't think it's easily ripped. The material is sturdy and spaced out enough so that a claw could catch in it without tearing. A cat would really have to focus some energy to claw through this.
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The only thing I can think of is to rub some jewelry/sewing wax over it. It comes in a yellow bar and can be found in sewing supply stores - it's generally used to keep keep stiffer threads from unraveling or flopping around while you're working with them and it wouldn't hurt the cats if they ate it. Otherwise, what I did was buy the Da Bird Cat Catcher with the silver cord and it never, ever winds or twists. It's so much better I quit using the black cord altogether.
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Hello! My cats don't really use it, either. So that string toy thing with the wand on the end I just use by first putting catnip in it first and then use it by just waving it around in the hole on the top or if your cat sticks his/her head in one side you can also wave it around on the other side where they can see it and they'll run over and through this crackle chute to play. My cats honestly have even tried to sleep in it. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get used to it
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My cats have not be able to get through the wire, my only thought is not to leave them alone with the toy? I play with my cats with the toy when I am home and put it up when I can at work! Sorry, but that is all I can think of!
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If your cat has claws, I don't think it will hold up. I have had mine for a long time now, but I am also ensuring there is nothing sharp coming in contact with it.
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It helps to have a second person to help, either holding your cat or prepping the claw covers. My cats don't mind the process, but wrapping them in a blanket to protect you might help.
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I have a clawesome cat as well and usually put him in a hard kennel case because of it for car travel. He has clawed through the mesh of a Sherpa carrier, for example. In the sleepypod, he does okay, though he had his brother in there with him. I think the rounded, open top helps them stay a little calmer, as well as the ability to curl up comfortably.
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Agreed - he can't pull forward and rip out, but he is a mellow guy. If he were to have a typical cat spaz attack, I could see that, if he were facing me, he could squirm out. That is a cat thing - they can get out of a straightjacket if they are scared enough. This is the most secure thing short of a barred cage, and is better than a nylon harness
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No it doesn't really hurt. It is a shock, kind of like static electric. The lowest setting might be too low to feel. I leave mine on medium. My cat has only stepped on it twice that I know. It scares them more than anything. My cat does not hate me she just knows there is something by the stairs that scares her.
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To: Doctor "K", I will look right now, so hold on. My cats are all so nutty, it is hard to tell if they are having that special "feeling" from one of their catnip toys. I ordered these because they have the rattles in them and when I throw them, I shake them first and they love that noise. Then it is like a herd of buffalo running for them. My veterinarian came to my home and told me that hands down, she has never ever seen so many cat toys. LOL From what I can see on the box and also read on the individual tag attached to each little mouse, there is no catnip in/on them.
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Its like a canvas material. The cats claws could snag the mesh. Go to your Petsmart Or Petco they have the fame type just more money. Good Luck