Cat Collar
Cat Collar
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3PCS PawStarCrown Pet Tag Dog and cat Collar charms |  |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 29m |
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CR030TanSizeM Cat Pet Dog Carrier Airline AppTravel | |
2 Bids | US $35.99 | 38m |
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New Small Dog Cat Pet Travel Carrier Tote Bag Purse | |
0 Bid | US $21.99 | 47m |
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STAINLESS STEEL PET ID TAGS ENGRAVED DOG COLLAR CHARMS | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 53m |
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ENGRAVED PET ID TAGS ENGRAVED DOG CAT COLLAR CHARMS | |
1 Bid | US $.79 | 53m |
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2 Pcs Dog Cat Bow Tie Bowtie Pet Adjustable Colla | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h |
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Scarf Triangle Bandana Collar Bandage for Pet Dog Cat | |
0 Bid | US $.15 | 1h 11m |
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BEAUTIFUL HAND CARVED SLEEPING KITKASKSIAMESE CAT URN | |
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US $95.00 | 1h 27m |
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Casual Canine Backpack Pet Dog Carrier on Wheels Beige | |
1 Bid | US $15.00 | 2h 27m |
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Pet Tag Dog Cat Collar Charm Dog Bone Pink Rhinestone | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2h 53m |
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Pet Carrier Dog Cat Airline Bag Tote Purse Handbag 1P | |
1 Bid | US $19.99 | 3h |
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NEW dog cat PET CARRIER SLING CHOOSE size fabric♥ | |
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US $23.99 | 3h 16m |
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NAUTICAL Wheel Pet Jewelry Collar CHARM Dog Cat Tag | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 3h 34m |
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DRAGONFLY Pink Pet Jewelry Collar CHARM Dog Cat Tag | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 3h 35m |
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SANDAL Blue Pet Jewelry Collar CHARM Dog Cat Tag New | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 3h 36m |
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Sentry HC Good Behavior Pheromone Cat Collar 15-Inch List Price: $12.00 Sale Price: $9.00 Average Rating:   |
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Sentry HC Good Behavior Pheromone Cat Collar 15in |
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Vedante Super Reflective Break-Away Cat Collar with Bonus Glow in the Dark Tag (Silver) List Price: $13.98 Sale Price: $13.98 Average Rating:  |
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Keep your cat safe with this amazingly reflective Vedante pet collar. This highly reflective collar is more reflective than almost any other pet collar and will alert motorists of your cat. Collar highly reflects light so there is no need for batteries that run out or fail... |
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Suede Safe Cat Collar, 3/8-Inch Wide, Adjustable 8-12, Grey/Yellow List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $4.24 Average Rating:  |
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This charming suede cat collar unites a slate gray base with a vibrant yellow overlay to create a stunning two-tone collar. Matching yellow hardware and a accompanying bell complete a look that's purr-fect for even the finickiest cat... |
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Adams Plus Flea & Tick Collar for Cats & Kittens, BreakAway, 8 Month List Price: $10.99 Sale Price: $4.64 Average Rating:  |
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Adams Plus BreakAway Flea & Tick Collar for Cats & Kittens, |
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Red Dingo Reflective Safety Cat Collar, One size fits all, Green List Price: $6.99 Sale Price: $6.15 Average Rating:  |
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Red dingo safety cat collar with fish safety release clip. |
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Pet Supply Imports - Purple Velveteen Jeweled Break Away Cat Collars Siz 10 List Price: $6.00 Sale Price: $4.00 |
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Velveteen Jeweled Break Away Cat Collars Size 10 Purple |
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Pet Supply Imports - Pink Velveteen Jeweled Break Away Cat Collars Siz 10 List Price: $6.00 Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Velveteen Jeweled Break Away Cat Collars Size 10 Pink |
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Hartz Ultraguard Plus Reflecting Flea &Tick Cat Collar List Price: $9.50 Sale Price: $2.89 Average Rating: |
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Hartz 3in1 Reflecting Control Collar for Cats |
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Petmate 8-12-Inch Eco Friendly Breakaway Circle Cat Collar, Green List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $2.55 Average Rating: |
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Petmate ecofriendly green circle cat collar is made with recycled materials. Our webbing is made from 100-percent recycled soda bottles, our-packaging is made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled material... |
Cat Tracking Collars Can be Hard to Locate
Cat tracking collars seem like a smart choice for keeping tabs on a wandering feline. Add to a tracking collar a global positioning device that knows its current location at all times. The GPS device can then periodically send its longitude and latitude position to some base station by simply transmitting it over the cellular phone network. Once received, the location information is uploaded to a website which allows you to monitor your cat's location. Not only is this GPS tracking system a good idea, it's already being used in a variety of ways -- from car navigation systems to locating lost hikers.
However, the typical GPS cat tracking system is difficult to locate -- at least in the United States. The main problem is that GPS technology has not been miniaturized to the point of making GPS cat collars small enough and light enough for most household cats. Domestic cats are simply unable to bear the weight of the current GPS electronics and power supply.
The only websites that advertise GPS cat tracking collars seem to be located in Europe, and those particular European devices are fairly large -- weighing over 90g. Most average sized cats would only be able to carry an 80g tracking collar comfortably.
The other downside to GPS tracking collars, and this goes for both cat tracking collars and dog tracking collars, is that GPS collars typically have monthly fees associated with them. This is because the GPS collars will normally utilize the cellular phone networks for transmitting location information and the cellular networks all have monthly charges. So if you wish to avoid monthly fees you will have to use another type of technology for the cat tracking collar.
One of the best options that I have found is to use a short range radio tracking collar. This kind of tracking collar transmits a periodic beacon signal that is detected by a directional receiver. With the receiver you are able to tell in which direction your cat is located by how strong a signal you are detecting. In addition, as you get closer to the radio collar the beacon signal also gets stronger so you can determine both the relative direction and distance to your cat.
These short range radio cat tracking collars have two distinct advantages over the cat GPS collars. First, because they use free radio frequencies you avoid the monthly cellular network fees used by the GPS systems. Second, the electronics used with these short range devices can be made small and light enough for any domestic cat to wear. The tracking system on the collar only has to beacon a weak signal so the amount of electronics and power requirements are low. These types or cat tracking collars just need a small coin battery for power.
There is one disadvantage to using a radio tracking collar. Unlike the cat GPS locators you would not be able to pinpoint the longitude and latitude of your cat since the radio collar does not transmit any exact location coordinates -- just distance and directional information that you can detect via the relative signal strength with the directional receiver. However, since cats usually do not wander miles away in a short time span -- my cats are usually within a block of my house -- having exact location information to track on a website does not seem as critical in my view.
The other perceived disadvantage of a short range radio cat locator collar is that it will not work over long distances as compared to the GPS collar. That is only partially true. While a GPS collar that is using the cellular network may be able to transmit location information over a longer distance, cellular network systems are also susceptible to interference and signal loss. If your cat should wander into a hole or a cave or some area that is not being serviced by a cellular tower, then the GPS collar would not work.
A short range radio collar would be able to work in much more remote areas and in places where the cellular phone networks cannot reach since the radio collar only needs to transmit as far as the receiver while the GPS cat collar needs to transmit to the nearest cellular tower.
So consider a radio cat collar as a cat tracking device if you cannot find a cat GPS collar that fits your needs and budget.
About the Author
Cat tracking collars can literally be a life-saver for your cat. Learn more about cat gps and related devices at http://www.mycattrackingcollars.com.
Does the bell on a cat's collar affect its hearing over time?
I've been told by friends that by putting a belled collar on my cat it will cause him to become deaf before old age. Is this true? Or is this an old wives' tale? I would like any scientific proof or study informaiton on this subject.
No, it won't make them loose their hearing as the decibels of the bell are not that high. I personally take the bells off of my cats collars because it drives my crazy.
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