Houdini™ Escape Proof Cat Harness and Leash Set by OutdoorBengal – Black, Large Cat Harness for Walking Big Cats

I have a 9 lb, 3-year-old blind cat (she has no eyes—just fluff!), and this harness has been absolutely perfect for her. She’s confident and adventurous, but due to past trauma, she’s a little head- and face-shy, especially when putting things over her head or cleaning her face. She also hates feeling too restricted. Below I added everything I loved about this harness, and things I would have loved to know before buying! Hope this helps :)Functionality: 10/10This harness is amazing. The high-quality material holds its shape well, so I can easily slip it over her head with one hand—no need to hold her down or make her stay perfectly still. Once it’s over her head, I just slide the stopper, clip the straps, and we’re good to go in seconds. There’s no confusion or struggle, which is huge for my blind girly.Fit: True to Size (and adjustable)I was torn between sizes (S/M) and ended up sizing down to a small—so glad I did! Unless you have a very large cat (like a Maine Coon or over weight kitty), I’d recommend the medium for cats 10.5 lbs+ and the small for 10lb and below. Thanks to the adjustable straps, I got a perfect fit, and there’s still plenty of room left on the strap that connects to the leash ring.Compared to Other Harnesses:I’ve tried the PetSafe Gentle Leader harness in the past, which is similar in style, but this one is miles better. The PetSafe version is flimsier, doesn’t hold its shape (making it harder to get on), the chest support is tiny and made of hard plastic, and the stopper isn’t very secure. This harness fixes all of those issues.Safety & Security:Since my cat is blind, it’s crucial that her harness is secure and reliable in case something spooks her. I did a good tug test, and there’s little to no chance she could back out of this. That gives me so much peace of mind.Durability: ExcellentEverything from the hardware to the fabric feels high quality. The leash feels like the same high quality material as the harness and it is a decent length . The chest support looks like it’s made from a water-resistant material, and I can tell this harness is going to last us a long time.

I’ve purchased a few different harnesses over the past two years, and let me tell you, I’m absolutely impressed. This is the first time my cat has allowed me to keep the harness on her without forcing her to wear it. She usually wears a regular harness for 5-10 minutes before trying to escape. When I put this harness on her, I told her “yes! Good job!” and offered her a treat (I wanted to reward her so she’d associate the harness with a positive experience rather than a negative one). When I took it off, she wouldn’t stop meowing until I put it back on her! I was genuinely shocked. She’s happily walking around the house with it on. It was easy to put on, and it’s incredibly lightweight. I was concerned a medium wouldn’t fit her (she weighs 11-12 pounds), but after adjusting the straps to fit her, I still had some extra strap room to make it smaller or larger. The buckle quality is excellent, and the overall fitting is fantastic. It’s not too tight or too loose. I want to thank the creator of this harness. My cat is quite adventurous, but I don’t let her wander alone outside, so this is going to be a significant game-changer. Please make a light pink or a light purple!! Thank you so much!

This one actually works. Tried others and failed. Meaning the cat went under the shop. But this one really does stay on our cat. He’s mane coon / bengal , he’s 9 months old. So he’s super energetic plus flexible. So to have found a harness that will stay on him and he doesn’t have a problem wearing is awesome. He can still wrestle with the chihuahua and stalk the birds without any problems.

The harness itself is lightweight and easy to put on the cat. Easy to adjust to fit too. The leg strap buckles are cheap plastic and feel like they won't last long, which I wouldn't have expected from an item this expensive.Like most harnesses, this one is designed to be "escape-proof" if the cat pulls against the leash. The harness is not designed for pushes and thus can't counter my cat's signature move, where the front legs stretch forward to narrow the shoulder span, then the back feet get under the straps, kick forward, and push the harness toward the head and neck (off the shoulders) so that front legs can slip out. The first few times wearing it around the house in an attempt to get used to it, my cat escaped in about ten seconds--which is eight seconds longer than most harnesses, so a bonus point for challenging my cat's determination. I'm hoping my cat gets used to this lighter one over time.

This cat harness really really works. It does not choke the cat but does make it easy for me to walk my cat around the house and "control" him. We are currently trying to introduce the new cat using the harness to the other three cats in our house. So I have used it several times. With the harnessed cat, if there is 'untoward' behavior, I can easily 'steer' the cat along. Our cat using this harness is 11 1/2 pounds and very very long and lean. It fits him well. It is also easy to get it on and off of him too. So we had 2 other harnesses and they did not work on him. One was too big and another he could easily slip out of. Our new pet is a wiggley cat genius and yet he cannot get out of this harness. I highly recommend this harness if you have a cat that likes to wiggle out of harnesses. It fits our cat well on neck and under front paws and stomach. Not too tight, not too loose. Easy to use.