Cat leashes are useful. Cats love to run around, especially when they are in heat. Then using a leash to take them for a walk can effectively prevent cats from escaping. There’s also no need to worry about your cat getting lost or attacking other animals. With a cat leash, we can control their direction and supervise them to keep them safe.

Types of cat traction ropes:

1. Vest-type traction ropes

Vest-type traction ropes are more suitable for larger bodies and those who like Escaped cat.

Advantages: The vest-type traction rope has a large area of ​​​​fitting with the cat, which not only increases the safety of the cat, but also minimizes the force endured during the traction process and avoids being strangled. Danger.

Disadvantages: When using this vest-type traction rope, some cats may feel uncomfortable because the body is covered with a layer of things and feel pressure, which will cause a series of stress emotions.

In terms of material selection, the vest-style traction rope is best made of 100% breathable cotton, and the lining is preferably undyed fabric, because this material is more comfortable than other products. ,Safety. This type of product generally uses a D-ring design to connect the vest part to the traction rope, so when choosing, pay special attention to whether the D-ring is strong enough to prevent the D-ring from breaking or detaching when going out, causing the cat to escape.

2. Adjustable nylon traction rope

If you buy a traction rope just to take your cat to the pet hospital occasionally or for indoor training, it is relatively cheap, durable and easy to operate. An adjustable nylon cat leash would be a good choice.

Advantages: Most of these products adopt an H-shaped design, which can evenly distribute the pressure caused by traction along the cat's back, and can also prevent the cat from breaking away from the traction rope to a certain extent. The connection is designed with a spring lock hook, which can adjust the looseness of the neck and back. This type is suitable for small cats weighing less than 5 kg.

Disadvantages: Due to the small contact area of ​​this type, there may be a risk of strangulation, so it is best to use it indoors or other low-risk areas to avoid irreparable damage.

3. Retractable cat leash

If you need to walk your cat outdoors, a fixed-length leash will limit the cat’s range of activities, and cats generally will not Dogs completely obey their owner's instructions, so the owner cannot control the cat's behavior very well. At this time, if a retractable leash is provided for them, it can easily help the owner solve their troubles, especially when unexpected situations occur. , it can also better help owners control their cats.

Advantages: The retractable cat leash adopts a compact handle design. The entire handle can be put into a clothing pocket, which is very convenient to carry. The overall design conforms to ergonomic mechanics, making the owner more comfortable when using it. , the one-hand control design also makes use more convenient. Most of these products have the functions of quick retraction, timely response and emergency braking, and are safe and reliable enough to cope with various situations. The length of the traction rope is mostly about 3 meters, which is suitable for cats under 8 kg.

Disadvantages: Because the retractable traction rope requires high mechanical structure design and precision braking devices, there are currently not many brands with guaranteed quality to choose from, and the prices are relatively expensive.

Precautions for wearing a leash on cats:

1. After the owner wears the leash on the cat, do not be too impatient and take the cat outdoors. Slow to adapt.

2. Cats should be rewarded for good performance, which can encourage cats to participate more.

3. In order to avoid bad emotions in cats, each training time should not exceed 15-20 minutes.

4. Try to avoid the peak periods for dog walking to avoid scaring the cat.