Why the Cat Camera Collar Becomes Popular among Pet Owners?

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“Is there a wearable camera on the market that stores videos online or in the card? I currently have an outdoor ring cam in the garden. Would love to get my hanging kitty a camera so I can see what he’s up to during the days when I am at work. “

This is a customer’s comments that show the eagerness for the pet camera collar to record the pet’s daily life when the pets roam outdoors. The love for pets urges pet owners to delve further into their pet’s daily life and better monitor their behaviors to ensure health and safety. The prevalence of cat camera collars among pet owners is just the result. The recording camera makes it possible to explore the intriguing world of our feline friends and monitor their behavior at any time. In this blog, we will probe into the stimulus of the camera collar’s popularity, unveil the surprises owners found from the camera, and offer you some considerations for choosing an ideal nest cat camera.

Why do pet owners strap cat camera collars on their pets?

What prompts pet owners to attach cameras to their pets? What can the camera be used for? Let’s see what pet owners have said.

1. Out of the curiosity about pet’s world

For most pet owners, being curious about their pet’s unknown life is the primary target of using the cat camera collar. The camera attached to the pet is capable of monitoring the pet’s behavior when you are not around so that we can have a firsthand look at our pet’s activity. From the cat’s perspective, the world is radically different.

“Curious about what my cat is doing when I am at work”  

My cat was a stray before I moved to my current house and neighbors said he was a kitten hanging around for a year. It was hell to keep him at home, and I tried to let it go outside with a GPS tracker. Now, I have set my mind at rest as he would go back before I get home from work, and I am curious about what attracted him outside and what he was doing.

a cat wears a cat camera collar

“ I want to know how my cat caught the mouse and recorded this moment”

One afternoon, my cat came back with 2 mice in the space of 10 minutes and the mice were so big. That’s too fast, and I didn’t even reflect what it was when he put it beside my feet… It reminds me that he also grabbed a bird that flew in the house. Now, I wanted to keep a video diary of her exploits, so I bought a little camera collar on the internet.

“To grab my cats life moments and share the online

I looked through some cat videos that were shot with the cat camera collar, and I also want to have one for my cats. We live in the countryside with several freely bred cats. They linger around the home and come back in time to have the food. At home, they are relaxed and spend much time on grooming and sleeping. I also want to record their outdoor and indoor life and share it online.

2. Out of the consideration for pet’s health and safety

Some pet owners are to detect unusual behavior or signs of injury and illness, such as scratches and distress. The pet collar camera is a fantastic tool to track their physical activities, so as to detect external risks or unusual behaviors, ensuring pets’ outdoor safety and health.

I need a camera to monitor my hurt cat

I need a camera to monitor my cat’s health and safety. Last week, I let it out to have a walk and he came back with a little hurt. Initially, I thought those scratches were caused by accident. However, it occurred several times in different places and I realized that I have to do something. I want to get through whether he encountered aggressive animals or people, or wandered into hazardous areas…

3. Out of the need for research or education

Not only for pet owners, the camera collars are also used by researchers to study domestic and feral cats’ behaviors. Researchers have utilized the wearable camera to record numerous animals’ behavior, including whales and hedgehogs. The long-term study of cats’ behaviors, especially outdoor behaviors, helps scientists and cat lovers better understand this fascinating creature.

To better follow cats and research their behaviors

I first put a camera on my cat to figure out how it grasped a falcon that was as big as she was. I was curious about her hunting capability and collected her footage for about 3 months. After she grasped a wood mouse one time, I began wondering if I could do it scientifically. So I bought another 10 cameras and tried to attach them to the other 16 voluntary cats.

What surprises do pet owners get from the camera?

the pet owners are out of curiosity for the pet’s life or research needs, the cat collar camera helps delve into the pet’s life easily. So have the videos revealed any surprises? Sure! Here, we have chosen some interesting and warm reviews to share with you.  It must be exceptionally interesting to see the world from the pet’s point of view.

1. “Well-accustomed. Every cats step is so thrilling and exciting!

Getting in my cat’s car is too exciting and thrilling. Jumping from house to house, climbing on and down high trees, waking on narrow railings, running on the wall, chasing other cats and having combat, catching birds and mice… It is almost out of breath to follow my cat’s footage…though with a sense of concern. It was stunning to see his out-of-breath outdoor activities, in that he was quiet and lovely at home. By the way, his curled long hair and white feet are sooo cute in the super-clear camera. what I need to praise is that my cat feels comfortable with the camera as he accepted it quickly only after one strap adjustment. Besides, the camera is very steady when moving, in that I don’t feel dizzy when my cat runs fast.

2. “The camera is also feasible for my traveling vlog!”

Amazing! I find it suitable to be my travel camera as it can be clipped onto my clothes. More importantly, I almost didn’t feel its existence when it was attached to me, owing to: it is small enough with the size of my finger; light enough with only 22g weight; and powerful enough with the feature of waterproof and anti-shake. Last month, I shot a vlog with it when I was traveling in Hawaii. The camera is so tiny to take along and the video is very clear. I also wanna give a thumbs-up to the designer as the camera can still record while charging! Too convenient.

3. “Unbelievable! My cats daily life is so rich and varied!

This little camera provides me brand-new insights into my cat’s life, and I realize his life is also colorful and rich with many secret lives that I haven’t watched. I will let it out after lunch and the camera will record about 4 hours of his activity. Through those days’ videos, I found my cat has his little dominant! Actually, it is only a corner with trees and grasses around an empty place, but he would go there almost every day. He even fought with another cat as it intruded in and peed on his realm…

4. “Through the camera, I know how much my cat and dog love me!”

Thanks to the cat camera, I know how much my cat and dog love and care for me! I get it from their reflection and behaviors when I interact with them. One time I led my cat Lizzy out to the farm and found her didn’t follow me back. Later, I checked the camera and found that she was mewing with anxiety and concern and searching for me here and there at such a fast speed (Luckily, the camera is stubborn and anti-shake.) When she found I was at home, she ran over, rubbed against my leg at once, and became my little follower.

I also attached the camera on my dog. He is so faithful! Staring at me and keeping eye contact with me as long as I appeared; turning around and checking on me when we were on the walk; sitting with me and leaning on my feet. The reason why I am moved lies in those behaviors that are normal in my eyes, but when I look from their perspective, that is different as they only do this because of me.

5. “Days observation lets me have a further understanding of pets behaviors

Through days of camera monitoring, I found my cat has a huge fear of cars as she scares away when the car passes by and seldom passes through the road in front of our home. I suddenly realize why she is so scared of the car’s booming noise. Moreover, she would touch the noise with other strange cats as a greeting. Most of the time, they just sat a couple of meters away from each other and sized each other up. Besides, she is lovely at home, but behaves alertly outdoors, especially when a person is near him. One of the funny things is that he can vary his sound with their emotion…in seconds! for example, if he arrived home earlier than me, he would “mrrp” with a sense of anger. When I came back in the next moments, he would mew softly.

4 Considerations for choosing an optimal cat camera collar

When choosing the perfect camera collar for feline companions, we should prioritize the pet’s comfort as the camera is attached to the pet’s body. Here, we cover four essentials that are valuable to consider before making a purchase.

cat camera collars

1. Comfort

Comfort must be considered with priority. Cats are sensitive to the clothes attached to them. If the cats dislike the camera, they would struggle to free themself in various ways. Cat owner Carlin said there were many challenges to getting the cats to wear cameras: only one of her cats accepted the camera, and the other two raced around or tried to break it off. This situation became better after she changed the camera.

Choose detachable and adjustable straps that combine with comfort and durability, making sure the camera can be placed to move freely and not be shaken off easily.  Ensure the weight of the camera is acceptable for your pets. If the camera is too weight for your cat, it will cause a burden to their neck, hindering their normal movement. The size of the camera shouldn’t bother your cat’s daily activity, or they will break the camera away.

2. Battery life

The battery life depends on how long the camera can work. The tiny body camera decides the camera needs to charge more frequently than our hand camera. So, it is wise to choose a camera whose battery power can last a longer time, making sure you can record without frequent interruption.

3. Waterproof and durability

A powerful camera collar should resist unconscious damage and fit in any weather conditions. Pets don’t have the sense of caring for the camera in activity, so it is necessary to select a camera that is durable and water-resistant.

4. Camera quality

The camera quality directly affects pet parents to get clear, detailed footage. Getting a camera with a higher resolution allows for the capture of clear videos of the cat’s activity. Consult the wide angle of the camera, the larger the angle is, the wider view you can see. Some cameras can even enlarge and narrow the camera angle to have a better experience. Another point is whether the camera has an anti-shake feature. The camera with an anti-shake system compensates for unwanted movement of the camera, reducing the visual shaking in the video which may cause people dizzy.

The best cat camera collar

Here, we recommend one of the best cat camera collars on the market and have a discussion of its features. This model is Beardpet’s cat camera collar CM-02.

Beardpet’s cat camera collar CM-02

Fully considered advice of customers, this thumb-sized camera collar only weighs 22g, making it suitable for both cats and dogs without burden and discomfort. The detachable back clip of the camera also makes it accessible for people’s daily recording.

1080P HD camera and 120° wide angle offer high-quality surveillance and clear views. The well-functioned anti-shake system reduces the blurriness caused by movement. Moreover, the 4-hour long battery life allows continuous operation without shortage concerns. If you attach the camera on your own, you can even charge the camera while recording, making it more convenient.

Conclusion

The collar camera brings pet owners a window into cats’ secret world, meeting their curiosity about pets’ lives and providing them with multiple surprises. That’s why more and more pet owners are willing to pay the bill for the cat camera collar. Not only deepening the bond between cats and cat owners, the camera collar also provides invaluable peace of mind and research values. Of course, it is a splendid tool for vloggers to record their colorful life moments as well. The right cat collar camera is the key to immersing in your pets’ or your journey, and we introduce Beardpet’s cat camera collar CM-02 as one of the best candidates. As an enterprise serving pets with various smart solutions, Beardpet exerts itself to create high-quality products that our customers enjoy. We also welcome your heartfelt suggestions and feedback which inspire us to get further improvement. Contact us if our cat camera beckons you!

Written by David Roberts

David Roberts combines a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from MIT with a decade in pet product development. Known for his innovative designs and multiple patents in smart pet technology, David's articles guide pet owners through the latest industry advancements. Outside work, he explores tech gadgets and cares for his American Shorthair cat, Whiskers.

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