Harnesses are sized so they fit the cat. I measured Raiden's neck and chest to find out the size that he needed (medium). There is no one size fits all. The adjustable harnesses can only adjust so far. So for a kitten, you need a small, then go into a medium. Walking jackets require measurements as well. As the kitten grows, a larger walking jacket is needed. For some cats, it can take a while for them to get used to having something wrapped around them like a cape. They are not used to fabric. Which is why the other strap harness seem less cumbersome for some cats. Regardless, one has to have patience in dealing with a cat and a harness. It's very rare that you put one on and the cat is fine. They will either lay down as if they are paralyzed, try to fight the harness, or they just walk around like they aren't wearing it. Not everyone gets the last one the way I did! So, you have to spend days, maybe weeks, in trying to get the kitty use to the harness. Try treats and toys as distractions. When the cat realizes it can walk wearing it, they are usually fine. If they are fighting it and biting it to get it off, try to distract the cat. If it doesn't work, remove the harness and try again later. If this goes on for a weeks, the kitty is not going to tolerate the harness, so just put it away for a few weeks and then try again.
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