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Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness Review

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The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is part of the Sleepypod product line up. This company is known for making excellent products for cats who travel.

With its thoughtful features and array of sizes and colors, the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness might be a great choice for people who travel with their feline friend and need options.

We tested this harness over the course of several weeks on our two cats, and came up with the pros and cons listed in this article. Let’s take a look at the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness and see if it is as effective as it claims to be.

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Mallory Crusta, our Head of Content, tested the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness on her two cats. Check out Mallory’s in-depth video review of the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness on the Cats.com YouTube channel.

The Design

This harness comes with an adjustable velcro closure around the neck and chest to get it on your cat easily. Mallory Crusta / Cats.com

The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is made from soft, breathable polyester mesh. The mesh is laminated for durability to conform to your cat’s body while retaining its shape. However, the triple layer material is also lightweight with robust stitching to tolerate frequent use.

The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness comes in many colors and three sizes. The small measures 7” – 9.5” at the neck and 11″ – 14″ at the chest. The medium has a neck size of 9.5″ – 12″, and chest of 14″ – 18″ while the large is a neck size of 12″ – 14.5″, and chest 18″ – 21″.

This harness comes with an adjustable velcro closure around the neck and chest to get it on your cat easily. The D ring on the top of the harness tightens up around your cat’s shoulders when he reaches the end of the leash, which is ideal for felines.

The velcro neck strap on the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is stitched in a way that allows you to cut it to fit your cat perfectly. This is a feature you won’t find with other harnesses.

Is The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness Safe?

The adjustable neck and chest velcro is great for personalization but adds comfort and security when your cat is wearing the harness. Mallory Crusta / Cats.com

Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness includes a gentle martingale cinching feature to not only prevent your cat from escaping but encouraging him not to pull on the leash.

The adjustable neck and chest velcro is great for personalization but adds comfort and security when your cat is wearing the harness.

The velcro also makes getting the harness on and off your cat quickly and easily. This makes putting it on less of a battle and adds safety against scratches and bites in protest of the harness.

How Do You Clean The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness?

Mallory Crusta / Cats.com

The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is easy to wash. According to the manufacturer it is best to wash in cold water, and hang to dry.

Did My Cats Like The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness?

The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness worked well on our cats. Wessie walked well wearing it and seemed comfortable on his walk. Because it is adjustable, it is easy to get the perfect fit for your cat.

There are many positive reviews and a lot of cats and their owners find this harness useful.

What Do Customers Think Of The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness ?

Overall, customers like customization of the fit of this harness and how well it is made. Mallory Crusta / Cats.com

Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness has many positive reviews on Amazon with only a few negative reviews. Overall, customers like customization of the fit of this harness and how well it is made.  The few negative reviews are complaints about the fit of the harness on their cat.

That being said, every customer’s experience is unique. Keep reading to see a positive and negative customer review for the Sleepypod Martingale Cat harness.

Positive Customer Reviews For the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness

“Size does matter! Love the harness and leash! My feral cat Penny not so much, Yet!

She is an average size two yr old American short hair . She is a semi-feral rescue. I measured her neck and her chest to make sure I was purchasing the correct size for her. (this is key)

The leash does not come with it. You have to buy it separately. I bought it straight from the Sleepypod site because Amazon was sold out of them. My cat is an escape artist. She’s thrown both collars off of her neck. She tried with this harness, couldn’t do it. It cinches tighter when tugged on. My cat did fall down on her side a lot at first. Guess it throws off their equilibrium. She tried her darn best to be it off. She was able to walk fine in it. She now enjoys out on the deck and I can relax knowing she won’t slip out of it and run away. I won’t be using this harness to walk her. Its just to keep her safe from our busy, noisy road in front of house.

I feel it is a good product. They took great care in making the mesh harness for your cat. Cats were never mean to be on a leash. I dont know why though. Cats can enjoy the great outdoors too. Just safer.

If you’re looking for a comfortable well made harness for your escape cat, Sleepypod Martigale harness is the one to try first. Money well spent to keep my forever friend safe and haopy.” – Strhuntrss

“A must buy! This worked great for my cat! After buying and trying a few others that failed, this works perfect! Easy to put on too!” – Shawn S.

Negative Customer Reviews For the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness

“I just can’t see this shape fitting a typical feline frame. The overall fit didn’t seem like it was designed for a feline body. The neck was so large, and the proportions of the rest of it, such as at the torso still seemed off.” – Andrew

“Another cat harness not designed for cats. I have been looking for a cat-appropriate harness for years and had high hopes for this one. Unfortunately, I’m still looking. The shape is decent and the mesh is lightweight, but the heavy strapping and hardware are simply overkill. We’ve found velcro to be noisy and fur-trapping, as opposed to secure and lightweight plastic clips. This harness uses extra wide strips at both neck and torso, so it’s stiff, noisy and uncomfortable. My harness-trained cat was not a fan. This is yet another cat harness not designed for living, breathing cats.” – Catclan

How Much Does Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness Cost?

The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is priced at around $33 for the small size, $36 for the medium and $40 for the large. Of course the price may vary based on color.

This harness can be found on amazon and other internet pet supply carriers. You can also buy it directly from the Sleepypod website.

Would We Recommend The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness?

The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is made with high-quality materials that are both durable and comfortable for your kitty. Mallory Crusta / Cats.com

Yes! The Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness is made with high-quality materials that are both durable and comfortable for your kitty. They offer several different colors and sizes to fit your cat and his personality.

We really like how the Sleepypod Martingale Cat Harness has adjustable velcro straps that allow you to get it on and off your cat quick and easy, as well as providing your cat with the perfect fit.

This harness is also very easy to clean when needed.

Our only complaint about this harness is that it sells out fast on Amazon. That may be due to its popularity and competitive price point.

What We Liked:

  • Wide straps for security and comfort
  • Designed to increase control
  • Lightweight material to keep cat cool
  • Highly adjustable neck strap

What We Didn’t Like:

  • Not many reviews yet
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About Amy Brown-Towry

Amy Brown-Towry is a Certified NAVC Pet Nutritionist and animal lover. She is the proud owner of two cats and a dog and her love for animals has led her to a successful career as a freelance writer specializing in pet care, nutrition, and product reviews.