Red Dingo Reflective Fish Breakaway Cat Collar

A half-inch nylon cat collar with a reflective fish pattern and a fish-shaped safety-release clip that Red Dingo says is designed to undo at 2 kg (about 4.4 lb).

Who it suits

Adult cats (Red Dingo says 6 months and up) that wear an ID tag and go near roads or out at dusk, where a reflective pattern helps.

Key facts

• Safety-release Fish Clip designed to undo at 2kg so a snagged cat does not get stuck (Red Dingo)
• Reflective patterns to help cats be seen in low light (Red Dingo)
• 12mm (1/2 in) webbing, adjustable from 20 to 32 cm (8 to 13 in) (Red Dingo)
• Warning bell for wildlife and a stainless steel ring for an ID tag (Red Dingo)
• Adult collar for cats 6 months and up; Red Dingo sells a separate kitten collar (Red Dingo)
• Sold in 10 colors (Red Dingo)

What reviewers say

Cats.com: Writer Liz Coleman tested cat collars for Cats.com, checking each breakaway function and how easy it was to adjust and watching how her own cat reacted (article updated by Katelynn Sobus, April 2026). Cats.com named this collar its overall best: the quick-release clip comes undone with a reasonable amount of tension, the fish motif is highly reflective, it is machine washable and the bell is on a split ring so you can take it off. Its one complaint was that the nylon was a little stiffer than other collars. Cats.com lists the size as 8 to 12.5 inches; Red Dingo’s own chart says 8 to 13 inches.

We did not test it ourselves.

Pros

• Clip designed to release at a set load (2 kg), per Red Dingo
• Highly reflective, per Cats.com
• Removable bell and a ring for an ID tag

Cons

• Nylon a little stiffer than other collars, per Cats.com
• One adult size; very small cats need the kitten version

Good to know

• Fit it so you can slide two fingers under the collar, and check the fit again after a few minutes, as Cats Protection advises (https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/caring-for-your-cat/choosing-a-cat-collar). Red Dingo’s own size guide says to allow a finger gap.
• Check the clip still opens easily, since PDSA warns release buckles can get blocked with dirt and grease (https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/kittens-cats/cat-collars).
• If you see rubbing, hair loss or a wound under the collar, take it off and see your vet.