Cats get out of harnesses that dogs would never escape, because a cat can reverse and flatten in a way a dog cannot. A plush body wrapping a broad area of the chest and shoulders gives far less to back out of than a couple of thin straps, and the soft pile sits better against a cat's coat than webbing does, which is half the battle in getting one to walk at all.

Adjustment happens at both the neck and the girth, so the fit closes right down on a cat and opens out for a very small dog, and the matching lead is included, so the set is ready to use straight out of the packet. The 3D bee charm on the back is what sells it, and it is stitched onto the plush rather than clipped on, which at least means it is not the first thing to come off.

• Soft plush body, gentle against a cat's coat
• Adjustable at both neck and chest
• 3D bee charm on the back
• Matching lead included
• Small and medium, in pink, yellow or blue
• Suits cats, kittens and very small dogs

On escapes and on expectations. No harness is escape-proof on a cat that truly panics, so fit it so you can only just slide two fingers under the straps, and give it several indoor sessions before the front door opens. Note too that older photography and copy showed pink alone while it is stocked in three colours, so check the variant you pick. Never leave a plush harness on an unsupervised cat.

Who it's for: Owners lead-training a cat or kitten who want a soft first harness with the lead already matched to it.