Retro Glasses – light metal with plastic arms – Petounet

Name: Round Retro Hippie Glasses for Dogs & Cats
Brand: Petounet - Pour un félin comblé
SKU: 14:200006151#M
Price: 9.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product specifications

Please note: les mesures indiquées sont celles de ce modèle, relevées sur le produit — pas une moyenne de gamme. C'est ce qui permet de choisir sur des chiffres plutôt que sur une photo.

Round Retro Hippie Glasses for Dogs & Cats

Material Lightweight metal with plastic arms
Dimensions Width 8 cm x height 7.5 cm x arms 3 cm
Shape Round vintage frame with straight arms
Care Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Store away from damp.

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Cat sunglasses: a photo accessory, not vision correction

Let's be clear from the start: cat sunglasses are a dress-up and photo accessory, not a vision aid. They're for photo shoots, social posts and birthday cards — and they should only be worn for a few minutes, under supervision.

What separates a usable accessory from one that ends up under the sofa is the elastic and the weight. Too heavy and it slips; too tight and your cat gets rid of it in three seconds. That's the criterion for our cat glasses.

Détail de la matière : métal léger avec branches en plastique

Frame, elastic and size: what stays on a cat

These are made of lightweight metal with plastic arms. Round vintage frame with straight arms, width 8 cm x height 7.5 cm x arms 3 cm — check the width between the ears; that's the measurement that decides the fit. An adjustable elastic beats a fixed one: cats' heads vary far more than dogs'. To round off a photo shoot, a stylish triangle sunglasses for cats and small dogs often stays on better than a pair of glasses.

Keep them for a few minutes of photos, never for extended wear
Adjust the elastic without tightening: two fingers should fit under the strap
Take them off immediately if your cat freezes or backs away — it's a sign of stress, not shyness
Check the width between the ears — this model: width 8 cm x height 7.5 cm x arms 3 cm
Clean the frame between uses: wipe gently with a dry cloth and store away from damp
Set up the photo BEFORE putting them on — the window of cooperation rarely lasts a minute

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How long to leave them on, and how to photograph your cat

The right method comes down to three points: prepare everything beforehand, put the accessory on at the last moment, and reward straight away. A cat rarely cooperates for more than a minute, and pushing for a second minute will cost you the next ten sessions.

Never leave a cat alone with glasses on its head: the elastic catches and panic does the rest. If you're looking for an accessory that stays on better and longer for photos, take a look at our cat beanies.

A photography tip: shoot at cat height, not from above. Seen from above, the accessory squashes the head and the picture disappoints whatever the model; at their level, the frame stands out and their eyes stay visible.

FAQ

Will my cat accept it?

Cats accept what they discover on their own. Put the accessory in a room they use, without showing it to them, and give it two or three days before drawing any conclusions.

What are the exact dimensions?

Width 8 cm x height 7.5 cm x arms 3 cm. Compare this measurement with your pet's build: with this kind of accessory, a poor fit shows straight away in use.

Is it suitable for an indoor cat?

That's actually its main use: an indoor cat spends most of the day alone, and boredom soon turns into scratched furniture or night-time wake-ups.

What is it made of?

Lightweight metal with plastic arms. This material determines how to care for it: see the specifications for the right way to wash it.