How to fit your cat's Supakit harness

Wondering how to fit your Supakit cat harness? The Supakit cat harness is designed to fit your cat snugly and securely. Follow this guide to achieve the perfect cat harness fit and ensure your little adventurer is comfortable and safe!

How tight should my cat's harness be?

Adjust the front and back straps until you can slide one fingertip only between your cat and their harness (with fur compressed) when they are in neutral standing position. Remember to adjust both left and right sides of the straps equally so that the harness stays centered on your cat's body.

Achieving a good snug fit is important for escape proofing but also comfiest for your cat (the less they can feel the harness slide across their fur as they move, the more relaxed they'll be).

How should the Supakit cat harness fit?

Every cat is unique, but here are some key ways to tell if your Supakit harness is positioned properly:

• The Main Buckle: This should sit roughly over your cat's shoulder blades, as this creates a perfect balance between the front and back straps on your cat's harness. It can sometimes look as though the buckle is uncomfy for your cat in this position, but don't worry, it's perfectly comfortable for them! The buckle is specially designed for kitty comfort - with a smooth surface to cause a minimal amount of friction against their fur, so that they can forget all about their harness and get on with the important business of exploring.
  
  
• The Chest Piece: This should sit against the front of your cat's chest to distribute pressure evenly if they pull against the leash.
  
  
• The Back Strap: Ensure the back straps pass behind (not over) your cat's front elbows, sitting snugly in their armpits — much like a backpack would sit on a human. If the harness back strap disappears into your cat's fluffy armpit, that’s a sign of a perfect fit. This reduces movement and rubbing while your cat walks, making it more comfortable and secure, and significantly decreases their ability to wiggle out of the harness.

Special cases

• My cat has been using another style of harness, and seems a little bit uncomfy or freaked out in their new Supakit harness
  
  If your cat has been using a different style of harness in the past, you may find that they require a little bit of time to settle into wearing their new Supakit style of harness, and get used to the new sensations of where the harness touches their body. You might like to take a look at our Harness Introduction Guide over on the blog - it's written for harness first-timers but the process is the exact same for kitties who are switching over from a different style of harness! 
  
  
• My cat is a larger cat and I'm worried that the back straps are tight under their front legs
  
  If your cat is on the larger side you may benefit from changing the angle at which the back straps come down behind their elbows.
  
  To achieve this, you can experiment with letting the harness' front straps out a little longer, and taking the back straps in a little tighter. The end result will be that the main buckle moves further down your cat's back (towards their tail) and creates a less sharp angle on the back strap behind their elbows.
  
  Just remember to check that once you have made your adjustments you are able to achieve a good snug fit overall (that allows you to slide one fingertip between your cat's harness and their body when it is on).

Is your cat new to the Supakit cat harness?

To ensure that your cat feels comfortable and safe in their Supakit harness, join our free 10 Day Harness Training Bootcamp, and take your cat from harness newbie to confident harness wearer in just 10 days!