My cat loves it! He has a lot of movement in it!
Explorer Harness | Less boredom. More discovery. A better life for your indoor cat.
Explorer Harness | Less boredom. More discovery. A better life for your indoor cat.
Step-in mesh harness with a matching leash.
Soft mesh that breathes, with no stiff edges
Two fastenings: wide hook-and-loop panel plus a locking clip
Steps on in about thirty seconds — nothing goes over her head
Reflective strips for dusk walks
Free size exchange until it fits
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Sizes run small — short-haired cats usually need one size down.
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Free size exchange
Ships in 7–15 working days
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Orders are packed within 24 hours. Delivery normally takes 7–15 working days, depending on your location and customs. Shipping is free on every order.
Wrong size? Tell us within 30 days and we will swap it free of charge — you do not need to get it right first time.
Materials & Care
Materials & Care
Air mesh panels with a padded trim, a wide hook-and-loop chest panel and a side-release clip. Reflective strips run along both flanks.
Hand wash in cool water and dry flat. Skip the tumble dryer — heat softens the hook-and-loop and it stops gripping properly.
How To Fit It
How To Fit It
Measure her neck girth and chest girth with a soft tape, then read them off the size guide. Weight is a sanity check, not the deciding number.
Two fingers should slide under the chest panel — no more. Short-haired cats usually need one size down, because there is no coat filling out the gap.
Let her wear it indoors for a few short sessions before you clip the lead on.
Size Guide
| Size | Neck girth | Chest girth | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXXS | 7.9 – 9.5 in | 9.4 – 11 in | 1.1 – 3.3 lb |
| XXS | 9.4 – 11 in | 11 – 12.6 in | 3.3 – 6.6 lb |
| XS | 11 – 11.8 in | 12.6 – 14.2 in | 6.6 – 9.9 lb |
| S | 11.8 – 12.6 in | 14.2 – 17.3 in | 9.9 – 14.3 lb |
| M | 12.6 – 13.4 in | 17.3 – 18.9 in | 14.3 – 18.7 lb |
| L | 13.4 – 16.6 in | 18.9 – 21.3 in | 18.7 – 22 lb |
| XXXS | 20 – 24 cm | 24 – 28 cm | 0.5 – 1.5 kg |
| XXS | 24 – 28 cm | 28 – 32 cm | 1.5 – 3 kg |
| XS | 28 – 30 cm | 32 – 36 cm | 3 – 4.5 kg |
| S | 30 – 32 cm | 36 – 44 cm | 4.5 – 6.5 kg |
| M | 32 – 34 cm | 44 – 48 cm | 6.5 – 8.5 kg |
| L | 34 – 42 cm | 48 – 54 cm | 8.5 – 10 kg |
Measure neck and chest girth with a soft tape. Short-haired cats: order one size down.
What You're Actually Buying
Cats Who Got Out More
Held Where It Should Be
A collar puts everything on the throat. This sits across the chest and shoulders instead, so when she plants her feet or bolts at a noise, the pull spreads over a wide panel rather than one narrow band.
That is the whole point of a step-in shape: the load goes where a cat is built to take it.
Two Fastenings, Not One
The chest panel closes with a wide strip of hook-and-loop — broad enough that it grips along its whole length instead of peeling from a corner.
A side-release clip then closes over the top. Two separate closures, so one letting go does not mean she is loose.
On In About Thirty Seconds
Step in, press, click. No pushing anything over her ears, no wrestling her front legs through a loop, no standoff before a walk.
Most of the fight with harnesses happens in the first ten seconds. Take that away and she stops treating it as a fight.
A Window Is Not Enough
Indoor cats pace, stare and yell at the glass because the day is the same every day. Ten minutes on a balcony or a patch of grass changes that — new smells, moving air, ground that is not carpet.
You do not need a hike. A short lead and a quiet corner is plenty.
Step-In Harness vs Collar vs Vest
| Explorer Harness | Collar and lead | Over-the-head vest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pull spreads across the chest | |||
| Nothing goes over her head | |||
| Two separate closures | |||
| On in about thirty seconds | |||
| Adjusts at neck and chest | |||
| Reflective for dusk | |||
| Lead included |
FAQs
Can she wriggle out of it?
Can she wriggle out of it?
Two closures make that much harder than a single strap: a wide hook-and-loop chest panel, with a locking clip over the top. Fit it so only two fingers slide underneath and there is no slack for her to reverse out of.
My cat hates harnesses. Will this be different?
My cat hates harnesses. Will this be different?
Most of the objection is the part where something gets pushed over the head. This one she steps into. Leave it on indoors for a few short sessions first, without the lead, and let her decide it is boring.
Which size do I order?
Which size do I order?
Measure neck girth and chest girth with a soft tape and read them off the size guide — weight is only a cross-check. Short-haired cats usually need one size down, because there is no coat filling the gap.
What if I get the size wrong?
What if I get the size wrong?
We exchange it free. Tell us within 30 days and we will send the right one out.
Is walking a cat on a lead cruel?
Is walking a cat on a lead cruel?
Done at her pace it is the opposite — she chooses where to go and you keep her out of the road. Do not drag her; let her stop and sniff as long as she likes.
Can she wear it at night?
Can she wear it at night?
Reflective strips run along both flanks, so she shows up in headlights and torchlight. Keep to lit areas and a short lead after dark.
How long does delivery take?
How long does delivery take?
Orders are packed within 24 hours. Delivery normally takes 7–15 working days, depending on your location and customs. Shipping is free on every order.
Our Promise
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337 reviews
TK Loves the Harness...He loves his outside time.
Great customer service and great product!
We are making progress. Blue loves to sit in our garden and watch the birds fly by. She will walk from the middle of our yard to the front door calmly while in her harness, but she's not interested yet in taking neighborhood walks-she's too scared. The customer service for Stimulicat was exceptional. By their measurements, Blue was a small, but when it came, it was too big. I contacted them, and sent Blue's exact measurements and they sent an extra small harness that fits her well. They told me to keep or donate the one that was too big. The replacement harness came quickly. Good company to work with!
Georgy loves being outside and is getting use to her new harness. Each time is getting easier.
This video shows my girl's first time outside using the harness. She loved it! This harness was different; it fit her correctly, and she forgot she was wearing it. It was worth the money! I look forward to many more outdoor adventures with her in the future.
When I put the harness on and took my cat outside she right away was so happy and ran down the stairs and started exploring
After the walk.
Following the daily steps was invaluable. My 18 year old cat needed a few more days on each step, but was successful and we ventured outside and wandered around without hesitation today. Nice to have her outside while we are camping! Thank you!
The harness fits great and it is awesome. Don't have to worry about cat getting out of a harness. Cat looks forward to the walks now Randy: Virginia
My girl is a kitten. At first the harness was too big, but easily adjusted. She has had a growth spurt in the last month and now the harness is tight, just right. She loves her backyard walks.
She loves her new harness
The Explorer harness arrived on Thursday and our boy was suited up and exploring the great outdoors on Friday. We're looking forward to accompanying him on many adventures!
I do like the vest and so far our little Eco has not been able to slip out (he's quite the Houdini!) Did take a very long time to arrive, however. Nearly a month.
Great, no more freak outs about the over the head part
Marshall loves getting outside! He’s getting used to his harness. It’s so easy to put on and take off. Love it!
Wore it with no resistance the second time
I like how light it is but the small is huge. My cat is 12 lbs and it’s way too big. Not sure if it was sized wrong!
So far, I've only let my cat wear the vest around the house. Going to introduce the leash a little bit later. He looks really cute though! My more independent Kitty has not allowed me to put it on her yet, but we'll get there.
She just Layed down would not Move with the harness on, I’ll keep Trying!!.
She loved from the moment it arrived and now we do daily walks she’s 15 years old ! I only got this cat just under 3 months ago and her previous owner said she was not harness trained so this is unbelievable! She’s 10lbs I bought an Xs it’s perfect 👌
Calcifur loves his new harness and leash. The xs fits him perfectly. He even enjoys wearing it in the house!
My fluffy little indoor cat is very timid but didn’t mind the harness. Getting used to the outdoors slowly
Betty Mae loves her harness. She is a VERY large cat & it fits great! She took to wearing the harness quickly. By day 2 she’s sporting her new harness with enthusiasm! We have purchased many cat harnesses & none of them fit her considerable girth!!!! Love the reflecting trim, helps to spot her quickly & it’s cute! Thank you!!!
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