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A cat charity has issued a stark warning against the increasing use of harnesses for felines, cautioning that the practice can cause significant stress and fear by inhibiting their natural fight or ...

A cat charity has urged owners not to use trendy harnesses on their cats – amid fears they leave felines feeling scared. In recent months, a number of TikTok users have posted videos of themselves ...

People with pet cats are being warned by an animal charity that against following a popular trend to take your cat outside while wearing a harness. Cats Protection warned that taking your cat outside ...

A cat charity has warned of a rise in people using harnesses to take their cats outside, preventing the animals’ natural fight or flight response and leading to them feeling stressed and scared.

The survey found an increasing trend in cat owners turning first to social media for advice when they need it (PA) A cat charity has warned of a rise in people using harnesses to take their cats ...

Other findings from Cats Protection include a shifting demographic, with those acquiring cats tending to be younger, more affluent owners. The survey found an increasing trend in cat owners turning ...