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Will my cat be okay wearing a bell collar to stop bird hunting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1lb

Merlin is a tom cat adopted from the SPCA he catches our neighbors birds . If we put a collar with a bell to scare the birds will HE be OK ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 3rd, 2019

He should be fine with a collar. Make sure it is a safety, or break away, collar in case he gets hung up somewhere. An example can be seen at the link below.

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