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How to buy a collar for your cat
Evaluate your reasons for getting a collar.
The type of collar you buy will depend greatly on why you want it. Are you looking to provide id for your cat in case it gets lost? Do you want to start walking your indoor cat on a leash? Make sure you understand all your reasons for wanting a collar before you purchase.
If you are looking for a place to hang id tags, a standard collar should suffice. Alternatively, for permanent identification, you may opt to have your cat microchipped.