How to measure your cat!

First and foremost! Your cat should be standing on all four paws while being measured. If they sit or curl up, the measurements may be inaccurate and result in a looser fit. For the best results, measure your cat while they are standing naturally—this reflects their posture during outdoor adventures.
A well-fitted harness is essential to keeping your adventurous cat secure and preventing escapes. Fortunately, our harnesses and collars are fully adjustable, ensuring a secure fit without the need for pinpoint precision. Your cat’s measurements serve as a guide for setting the straps to a perfect fit for your cat and ensuring that they are set in a way that allows for easy tightening or loosening as their coat or weight fluctuates.

Let’s break it down, step by step. Gather your tools:

• A flexible  fabric tape measure, or get creative with a piece of string and a trusty ruler.
• A piece of paper to jot down those numbers.
• An irresistible snack, liquid snack are great! 

If you can partner up with someone then that gives you an extra set of hands who can slowly feed the liquid snack to your cat while you have both hands to take the measurements.
If you are flying solo, create a delicious distraction by smudging some of that liquid snack (at cat’s height) on a nearby door or window. Your cat will keep himself occupied and distracted by licking away, giving you the time to work your measuring magic!

Now, with the stage set, let’s get started:

1. Neck Measurement (for both the collars and harnesses)

Place your tape measure or string around the base of your cat’s neck. Start at the back of the neck so that you can read off the measurement properly. Keep it snug but comfortable; not too loose, not too tight. No need to measure with fingers in between, as this often results in a measurement that’s too wide, leading to a looser fit than intended. For cats with long hair or very thick coats, after positioning the tape measure, hold the two ends together and gently wiggle it from left to right. This helps determine if extra space is created, which may indicate the need for a smaller measurement. Keep in mind that when a collar is worn, the fur naturally shifts, which can make the collar looser than expected. Adjusting for this ensures a secure and comfortable fit.

If you’ve chosen the string route, lay the measured length along the ruler and read the length.

Make sure to write down the measurement.

2. Chest Measurement:

Begin right at the back of the shoulder blades, and gently guide your measuring device down towards the belly. It should pass right behind the armpits and back up again, capturing the widest part of the chest. Note this measurement, and make sure it’s securely recorded on your paper.