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Daily Debate #55 · 2026-12-25

Should cats wear a collar with a bell?

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A bell makes it easy to hear where your cat is, helping prevent door-dash escapes or accidental tread-ons, and it can help locate a lost cat. Critics note that cats have extremely sensitive hearing, so constant jingling near their ears may be stressful, and collars can snag. Most agree that a breakaway buckle is a must.

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