Cat/dog Harness

[Boofy]

5 hours ago, Rahere said:

In your case, I'd suggest a man-made fabric, heat-sealed edges, caught between fairly thin leather and a tough fabric - coutil level, perhaps denim. Is sand an issue? Don't forget she'll look to clean herself.

Good points Rahere, sand is not an issue but dust is when we have drought like last year. I am doing a light weight harness first for summer. Then probably a better, slightly thicker one for the cold winters here. And yes she will clean herself constantly so I am trying to take that into account as well.

[Sheilajeanne]

I once had a cat that could break out of just about any cat carrier ever made. Same with harnesses! I eventually found a figure of 8 harness that worked very well. It was just a long leather strap with a single buckle, and was very easy to put on him!

There are some examples on this page here:  https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=figure+8+cat+harness&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uH6BRDQARIsAI3I-UebzpZjzzluy30ULJO63tET4Qi7iCVsrac3kBycGpBTj5O9ky7KLfAaAgt_EALw_wcB&hvadid=249805138783&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000736&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17754287918582392215&hvtargid=kwd-3722692357&hydadcr=4088_9337052&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_34ixqhlimw_e

The harness I had was even simpler. It did not include the plastic plate on the top that the straps thread through. If I can find it, I will post a picture. It was the simplest thing you could imagine, but oh my gosh, it WORKED when no other type of harness did!

Edit: found it, and am VERY surprised to find it doesn't fit my current cat! I always thought he was very small compared to the cat I bought it for!

Anyway, here's how it goes on: Position buckle on top of cat's shoulders, with the tab for the leash next to it. Run strap around cat's neck, then through the tab and under the cat's belly and up the other side. Fasten the buckle. 

What I like about it is there is only the one buckle to worry about, and it doesn't interfere with the cat's shoulder movement the way many harnesses do. And when the cat tries to get free, both the neck and belly portions of the harness tighten to prevent escape!

 

 

Edited September 9, 2020 by Sheilajeanne