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Best cat tracker - Take a Break

by Caitlin Casey |
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Finding the best cat trackers may be the one thing that will calm your nerves about letting your cat out. After all, when our cats start to adventure into our gardens, towns and beyond, it can make us a little nervous as cat owners. Cats will roam easily because it's in their natural instinct, so it can be daunting to let them out into the big wide world. There are plenty of things to think about to keep your cats safe - and cool in hot weather.

These nifty tech products are easily added to your cat's collar, so you can keep an eye on them and where they run off to when you open the door outside. Whether you're afraid of just letting them go or scared they'll get lost, these pet accessories are a modern solution to keeping your pet safe. Speaking of safe, have you got a cat flea treatment sorted?

Best cat trackers at a glance

Best cat tracker: Weenect Cat GPS Tracker - View offer on Amazon UK
Best lightweight cat tracker: UBEE CAT GPS Tracker - View offer on Amazon UK
Best affordable cat tracker: Apple AirTag - View offer on Amazon UK

Most cat trackers will come with a GPS installed inside them, which is how they track the location of your cat. Using radio signals, you'll be able to pick up the area that your cat is in. If you've got a funky tech option, you can see the history of your cat's journeys too. You can even attach a pet camera to one of our picks.

Want to know where to grab these cat trackers? We've got a full guide to the best options on the market below. Scroll down to our FAQs to get the scoop on how these nifty devices work. With a bit of luck, you'll be able to keep tabs on them. They'll be back for dinner, though. Have you seen our cat food brand buyer's guide? Now, our top picks...

The best cat trackers for you and your pet right now

Best cat tracker

Weenect Cat GPS TrackerAmazon
Price: £39.99

Description

Top-rated as a hot choice for a cat tracker, this has up to 72 hours of battery life and you can even set up safe zones that will alert you if your kitty strays too far. From training assistance with noises and a quick charge life of two hours, this Weenect Cat GPS Tracker is an all-around top option.

Customer review: "This tracker is amazing! I’ve previously used other trackers but this is far superior. You can accurately track where the cat is, do an every ten seconds track for five minutes, see where your cat has been for 24 hours & best of all you can phone your cat and talk to it (ideal for calling it home when it’s further away). Battery life is fantastic!"

Pros

  • Top-rated by customers
  • Complete with multiple features
  • Live tracking every 10 seconds

Cons

  • Subscription not included in price
  • Not the longest battery life

Best high-end cat tracker

GPS Tracker for CatsTractive

Description

You've probably heard of Tractive if you're looking for new cat trackers to invest in. This year's release of the Tractive GPS Cat Tracker has unlimited range, active tracking and location history so you'll be able to keep a close eye on your kitty. It's also not too bulky so it's a good option if your cat is fussy.

Customer review: "I really appreciate being able to track my escape artist. My only issue is that at night the little light on the tracker is worthless. I put a headlamp flashlight around her neck to be able to locate her in the brush when it's dark. The GPS gets me very close, but not right to her, so I need a little more, hence the light."

Pros

  • Lightweight and compact
  • Seven-day battery for little charging
  • Live tracking and unlimited range

Cons

  • Subscription not included

Best new cat tracker

Description

Say hello to the KIPPY - EVO Cat Tracker, which will do the job of keeping your kitty safe and sound. With unlimited distance tracking, they'll never be out of range and you can easily keep up with the monthly subscription. It's a good small size to keep around their neck and comes in a variety of colours to choose from.

Customer review: "All in all, for the price, it's a great little tracker. It's got all the functions you'd want for peace of mind and has great accuracy (so far). The subscription is £7.99 a month, but it's worth it and reflects the price of other trackers. I'd definitely recommend this tracker, especially for cats and small dogs as it's a perfect size with lots of great functions."

Pros

  • Available in a few different colours
  • Made from high-quality materials.
  • Lightweight and waterproof

Cons

  • Subscription not included

Best lightweight cat tracker

Description

Another great choice is the UBEE CAT GPS Tracker which you can snap straight off Amazon. Fitting comfortably against your cat's neck, it's lightweight and has unlimited range so you can track your cat wherever they go.

Customer review: "The UBEE tracker is a very good piece of kit. It worked as expected, the monthly subscription was easy to do and fairly costed (I chose the one they recommended) and best of all, it does what I wanted it to do. We can now track our errant cat as he wanders (a long way!) from home. I do recommend this. It’s fun and very useful."

Pros

  • Small and compact GPS
  • Fits snugly onto the collar
  • Easy app sharing

Cons

  • Not so accurate on further locations
  • Subscription is required for the GPS

Best affordable cat tracker

Description

If you don't want to splash out on a subscription month-in-month-out, it might be worth trying out an Apple AirTag which makes it much easier to keep an eye on your cat. Just pop in any attachment and add it to your cat's collar and pair it with any FindMy app to stay on top of where your cat's live location is.

Customer review: "I was worried it would be too big or too heavy for my cat, but it wasn't. It tracked her well and as it happens she lost her collar after a week. The app told us the vicinity of where it was, so we were able to head there and then ping the tag so that it made a noise and we found it straight away."

Pros

  • No extra subscription costs
  • Super lightweight
  • Easy to use and track

Cons

  • Only compatible with Apple products
  • Requires a coin cell battery

Best waterproof cat tracker

Description

Reviewers love this option for its sleek design and sturdy material. Being 100 per cent waterproof, you can be sure that even the rainiest of adventures will keep this Pawfit 3 GPS Pet Tracker intact. This is fit for medium-sized cats and can even give you recommended exercise goals for your kitty based on their size and weight. Remember you'll have to snap up a subscription for this one.

Customer review: "My cat is always wandering off far and going exploring. I have used other trackers before but this one is definitely the best I’ve used so far! Attaching the tracker to my pet collar was simple enough and easily adjustable, so I could make sure the fit was comfortable for her."

Pros

  • Completely waterproof
  • Fast and accurate location
  • Easily-adjustable

Cons

  • A little bit bigger than the other options

Best video camera tracker

GoPro Fetch Dog Harness Mount for CameraAmazon
Price: £39.99

gopro.com

Description

Okay, maybe we're cheating a little bit with this one but we've seen a lot of people use the GoPro Fetch Dog Harness Mount for Camera to track their pets if they specifically want to videotape the little ones' adventures. All you need to do is pop a GoPro onto this accessory and you can video from their body. This won't track location and you won't be able to watch the video live - you'll have to upload it to an app or computer when your pet gets back. Super cool!

Customer review: "It’s a great product. Very comfortable for the dog to wear and it’s such a great spot for the camera. The videos are great. The only thing that would make it better is if it had a spot to attach a dog lead so you could have a lead on when needed."

Pros

  • Easily-adjustable
  • Capturs live footage
  • Padded for comfort

Cons

  • You'll have to have a GoPro to use this
  • It doesn't track live location

Verdict: Which is best?

The Weenect Cat GPS Tracker is our top pick. Not only does it has up to 72 hours of battery life, but you can even set up safe zones that will alert you if your kitty strays too far. It's a good option.

FAQs

How do cat trackers work?

Pet trackers are small devices you can tag onto your cat's collar that will send a tracking signal to whatever remote you have attached to the tracker. This can be a handheld remote, app or program that will allow you to keep up with the whereabouts of the tracker sending the signal. Done through radio frequency, you can keep track of your kitty from the comfort of your home.

Do I have to buy a subscription with a cat tracker?

If you're looking for a live GPS tracker then chances are you'll have to buy into a subscription service to continue to use the tracker and keep up with the SIM that's included inside it. These start from around £3 a month so it's not too much money to fork out for the safety of your kitty.

Not too fond of buying into a SIM package? You can also invest in a product like a GPS tag like the AirTags that you can attach to an app on your phone which means you won't have to fork out for a subscription service.

Caitlin Casey is a Senior Beauty & Fashion Products Writer for Take a Break Pets. When not out and about, you can catch her reading books at home with her two cats.

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