{"product_id":"cat-bathing-collar-suction-cup-grooming-restraint","title":"Cat Bathing Collar with Suction Cup - Grooming Restraint for Cats \u0026 Kittens","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has bathed a cat knows the problem isn't the water. It's that you need three hands: one to hold the cat, one to hold the showerhead, and one to actually wash. So you end up gripping a wet, twisting animal with one arm while trying to do everything else with the other - and the cat, sensing the moment your grip loosens, launches for the edge of the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecat bathing collar with a suction cup base\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that first job off your hands. The suction cup locks onto the side of the bath, sink or tiled wall, the soft collar goes around your cat's neck, and the tether keeps them in one spot. You get both hands back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePress the suction cup firmly against a clean, smooth, wet surface - bath enamel, ceramic tile, a glass shower panel or a stainless steel sink all work well. Fasten the adjustable collar around your cat's neck, leaving room to slide two fingers underneath. The short tether between the two gives your cat enough freedom to shift their feet and stay balanced, but not enough to bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same setup works for grooming sessions on a smooth-topped table: nail trims, brushing out mats, ear cleaning, or applying spot-on treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath time without the wrestling match\u003c\/strong\u003e - wash, rinse and lather with both hands free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNail trimming\u003c\/strong\u003e, where one sudden lunge is the difference between a clean cut and a quicked claw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-haired cats\u003c\/strong\u003e who need regular de-matting and won't sit still for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedicated shampoos and flea treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e that need a full contact time to actually work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKittens and small dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as adult cats - the collar adjusts down\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome groomers and small salons\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a cheap, portable alternative to a fixed grooming arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Owners Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo installation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing to drill, screw or mount. It goes on in seconds and comes off just as fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lives in a drawer or a grooming bag rather than taking up bathroom space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft collar strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable, with no rigid edges against a wet neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepositions instantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift, move, press down again - useful when you need to rinse from a different angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on most bathroom surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you're not tied to one sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting a Reliable Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuction cups are simple but fussy. Three things make the difference between one that holds and one that pops off mid-rinse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe surface must be genuinely smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured, matte, porous or tiled-with-wide-grout surfaces won't seal properly. Test on a bare patch first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the cup before you press.\u003c\/strong\u003e A film of water fills microscopic gaps and roughly doubles the holding strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress out the air, then tug.\u003c\/strong\u003e Push down hard, then give it a firm pull before you bring the cat anywhere near it. If it moves, reseat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Read This Part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a positioning aid, not a lock. It is designed to stop a cat wandering off mid-bath - it is not built to overpower a genuinely panicking animal, and it shouldn't be. \u003cstrong\u003eNever leave a tethered cat unattended, not even for a few seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stay within arm's reach for the entire session, keep the collar loose enough for two fingers, and release your cat immediately if they become distressed rather than simply annoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your cat reacts to bathing with real panic - screaming, thrashing, biting - a restraint isn't the answer. Speak to your vet or a groomer about waterless shampoos, gradual desensitisation, or professional handling. Most cats, for the record, rarely need a full bath at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction cup bathing and grooming restraint collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCats, kittens, puppies and small dogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuction cup - for smooth, non-porous surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathtubs, sinks, shower panels, tiled walls, smooth grooming tables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupervision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired at all times during use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the collar in clean water after each use and hang it to dry - shampoo residue left in the strap will stiffen it over time. Wipe the suction cup clean and keep it free of hair, soap film and grit, since debris on the rim is the single most common reason a cup stops sealing. Store it flat rather than folded against the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it hold a large cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will hold a large cat that's grumbling and shifting its weight. It will not hold a large cat that has decided to leave. Treat it as something that keeps a cooperative-but-reluctant cat in place, and keep a hand on them regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a plastic bath or a shower tray?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsually yes, as long as the surface is smooth and non-textured. Many shower trays have a deliberately grippy anti-slip finish, which is exactly the surface a suction cup can't seal against - check before you fill the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work for dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor puppies and small breeds, yes. Anything larger will simply out-muscle the suction cup. Have a look through our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogs\"\u003eDogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e for grooming and handling gear built for bigger animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it comfortable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe collar is soft and adjustable, and the tether is short enough to limit movement without pinning the cat down. Comfort depends mostly on fit: two fingers of slack, and nothing pulling on the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Sizes and Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are taken by hand and may vary by 1–2 cm. Product photography is shot in real conditions, so screen calibration, lighting and viewing angle can all shift how the colour appears - the item in your hands is the accurate reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find more grooming, handling and everyday care essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pawbertons","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":51166321246244,"sku":"CJSB218828001AZ","price":13.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51166321279012,"sku":"CJSB218828003CX","price":13.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":51166321311780,"sku":"CJSB218828002BY","price":13.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0717\/5972\/files\/ebdf7835-7ff0-4483-8b3b-0c54fd601bcb.jpg?v=1785048991","url":"https:\/\/pawbertons.com\/products\/cat-bathing-collar-suction-cup-grooming-restraint","provider":"Pawbertons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}