Monday, October 12, 2015

How a sparkly collar for your cat could kill it

RSPCA warn owners that they can strangle or seriously injure their pets

  • RSPCA said that diamante collars are the most dangerous to animals
  • Also said buckles should be avoided after one was surgically removed
  • Worried owners should consider microchipping instead of using a collar 

Cats’ collars can strangle or seriously injure the animals, and owners should stop putting them on their pets, the RSPCA has warned.
The charity said that diamante collars are the most dangerous to animals, and that buckles should also be avoided.
In one case, a buckle had to be surgically removed from a cat’s neck after it became embedded in his skin.

And another cat seen by the charity was left with deep holes that became infected after diamante jewels dug into her mouth as she tried to remove her collar.
The cat, named Bea by the charity, was found some 10 days later covered in blood after contracting deadly flystrike, which causes maggots to become infested in a cut.  

Jason Finch, from the RSPCA, said: ‘Buckles and elasticated collars can be lethal if cats get stuck somewhere. 
'This serves as an important reminder to only use collars which snap open without human help.’
‘It is all very well dressing your cat up in a diamante collar so they look nice – but owners also have a responsibility to make sure their animals are safe.’
Unlike dogs, cats are not required to wear a collar so owners should stay away, he added.
The charity also warned that owners concerned about their pets getting lost and being unidentifiable should instead resort to microchipping. 
Cats’ collars can strangle or seriously injure the animals, and owners should stop putting them on their pets, the RSPCA has warned
Cats’ collars can strangle or seriously injure the animals, and owners should stop putting them on their pets, the RSPCA has warned.

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