When your cat's neck fur gets rubbed off by a Poponeko cat collar

Poponeko's cat collars are designed with soft, gentle materials for your cat's neck, making them lightweight and reducing friction. However, depending on your cat's constitution, coat condition, how it's worn, or the environment, "collar alopecia" may occasionally occur.

■ Examples of causes of collar alopecia

Hair loss due to friction
Dermatitis due to materials
Skin problems due to bacteria
Stress
Use of flea collars

■ How to deal with collar alopecia

Temporarily remove the collar and allow the skin to rest while observing its condition.
Check the fitting position and size (a guideline is to allow 1-2 fingers to fit underneath).
If redness or itching is severe, consult a veterinarian as it may be dermatitis.

Hair loss due to collars often begins with hair breakage around the collar. If hair follicles are damaged, hair may stop growing. Therefore, it is important to detect it as early as possible.

If hair breakage occurs, immediately stop using the cat collar.

■ Consulting a veterinarian

If redness or itching is severe, dermatitis may be a possibility, so we recommend consulting a veterinarian.

■ Replacement guideline

We recommend replacing cat collars with new ones approximately every six months.

Bacteria can multiply on collars, which can lead to collar alopecia, so replace it with a new one when you notice dirt or odor.

■ About Poponeko collars

Poponeko's cat collars are made from soft materials without a core, and many cat owners praise them for "helping to prevent collar alopecia." However, they may not be suitable for all cats.

We will do our best to support you so that both you and your cat can use our products with peace of mind. Please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form or chat.