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Tips for walking your cat…..

September 23rd, 2008

CAT NIPS – Tuesday, September 23, 2008
“Stories, Facts & Tips on the World’s Most Popular Pet”
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Tips for walking your cat…..

Allow your cat some time to get familiar with the jacket
before you put it on. Place the jacket on the floor so
that they can sniff it and see that it is harmless.
Handle the jacket and gently rub it against your cat so
that it has a familiar scent.

Allow yourself some time to become familiar with the
jacket! Make sure that you understand how to fit the
jacket and practice using the fastening mechanisms.
Your cat will only be as relaxed as you are – if you
struggle and tense up when fitting the jacket so will
your cat!

Always put the jacket away, out of your cat’s sight,
when you have finished using it. If you do this, your
cat will eventually associate the jacket with going out
and will be more likely to be cooperative when it is
time to fit the jacket.

You might find it easier to put the jacket on your cat
if they are at waist height or even higher. A table or
a piece of cat furniture is an ideal spot to place your
cat when you fit the jacket on them. If you are consis-
tent in putting the jacket away at the end of each walk
and encourage your cat to stand on the same spot each
time when fitting the jacket, he/she may eventually
learn to jump onto this spot as soon as their jacket is
brought out. Most cats want to get outside as quickly as
possible and will give you a helping hand to get that
jacket on!

Once you and your cat have familiarised yourselves with
the jacket and you have selected your spot – it is time
to proceed to the first fitting. It is vital that the
collar part of the jacket is tightened enough to prevent
your cat from slipping his/her head out. Make sure that
the straps that go around the torso are also tightened
sufficiently – but not so much that they restrict or
cut into your cat.

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Tips for walking your cat…..Con’t

If this is the first time that your cat has worn a jacket
then he/she will probably now react in some way – this is
a new sensation to them and they need some time and en-
couragement to work out that this is not a danger. Dis-
traction is a good technique and you may find it handy to
have some treats or food to hand. Most cats respond by
‘going low’ and may take a few tentative steps and then
promptly sit/lie down. Reassure your cat – use a calm,
encouraging voice and use your usual rewards – treats,
stroking, patting, playing with a toy. If your cat is
really struggling try fitting the jacket when he/she is
hungry and then give them a feed with their jacket on –
usually a cat’s desire to eat will overcome their desire
to have the jacket removed! Don’t worry too much if your
cat doesn’t take to the jacket straight away – just re-
member that distraction and positive reinforcement are
vital. You may find that your cat’s objections to the
jacket lessen as soon as you take them outside – this is
a huge distraction for an ‘indoor’ cat and the excitement
of being outside soon outweighs any discomfort they may
be feeling.

Once you are confident that your cat will not escape from
the jacket proceed to fit a lead onto the jacket and take
your first steps outside. Make sure that you use a light-
weight lead that will not weigh down on your cat and en-
sure that it fits securely onto the jacket. It is
important that the first outing is in a safe and secure
environment where you are able to control what happens –
an enclosed garden or courtyard for example. This is par-
ticularly important for an indoor cat as this is a big
step for them and they will probably be quite anxious.
Never pull your cat if they are going in the wrong direc-
tion. Cats are strong willed and don’t like being told
what to do! If you pull them they will probably react
angrily and struggle violently. Walking a cat is not like
walking a dog – you cannot choose your route and expect
your cat to trot alongside because they want the exer-
cise!

Cats prefer to explore and watch, they will have their
own agenda and will expect you to be patient. If your
cat does start to move in a direction that you do not
think is safe/suitable then just make sure that you are
positioned behind them, stand still and keep your lead
tight. Your cat will continue to try and move in the
direction that they want to go but they will soon dis-
cover that it is not possible and will eventually give
up and move in a direction that is possible. It may
take a few minutes before he/she gives in, but it is
vital that you do not pull or make it a negative
experience. Always make sure that you stand behind your
cat – this way they cannot wriggle or ‘back out’ of the
jacket.

Never leave your cat unattended in the jacket. Never use
a stake – your cat would be unable to escape from any
dangers and could become tangled in the lead or be left
hanging. The jacket is designed to be used in conjunction
with a patient, caring owner who anticipates and avoids
dangerous situations.

If you, or your cat, are particularly nervous it may be
a good idea to keep a lightweight pet carry bag with you
during your stroll. Various strong fabric types are now
available – including backpack and handbag styles. Your
cat will always have a safe place to bolt if it all gets
too much!

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– FROM THE “CAT SCRAPS” FILE:

Like birds, cats have a homing ability that uses it’s
biological clock, the angle of the sun, and the Earth’s
magnetic field. A cat taken far from it’s home can
return to it. But if a cat’s owners move far from it’s
home, the cat can’t find them.