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There's one thing every cat owner will be able to tell you - the cat is the boss. Unlike dogs, they're not obedient, and we find ourselves vying for their love rather than the other way around.

And with the majority of cat owners in the UK allowing their cats to roam freely outside, we often don't know what kind of mischief they're out doing, whether it's catching birds, getting into scuffs, or even cheekily getting fed by another house. 

That's why the Tractive CAT 6 Mini is proving such an essential for cat owners everywhere. 

Tractive Smart Tracker

Perfect for pet owners who want to always keep an eye on their kitty, the CAT 6 Mini has every feature you could possibly want. 

Created for cats weighing 3-8kg, this tracker provides real time location tracking, location history, smart health monitoring and early health alerts.

The battery lasts up to seven days, and even has bright LEDs and a ringtone feature, allowing you to find them when visibility is low.  

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The CAT 6 Mini is available in Black, Brown and Lavender

With real time tracking, health updates, and more, you can say goodbye to wondering where your precious cat is at any given time. 

If you've got an outdoor cat, you likely have no idea where they go when roaming, how far they go, or who they meet. And with cars, streams, other animals everywhere, you never really know if they're going to come home at all. 

That's why the CAT 6 Mini, a collar tracker with precise GPS tracking and health insights is a must-have for all cat owners - whether they go outdoors or not. 

With real time GPS tracking, and the ability to see where they go most, cat owners are gaining a never-before-look into the life of their cats. 

The Tractive app also allows owners to set up 'virtual fences', to set safe zones and get escape alerts, meaning you can act quickly if they go somewhere they're not supposed to. 

Even better, you can now see your cats past routes and spots they frequent most (i.e, see which houses are giving them treats), as well as the area that makes up their 'territory'. 

My thoughts 

I have two senior cats - but with vastly different energy levels. One, Ronnie rarely leave the confines of our garden, and can always be beckoned home with just the shake of a treat tin. The other, Mia? She's an explorer, and has been known to get into a scuffle and even missing on occasion. 

I tested the CAT 6 Mini on Mia. She tends to spend a lot of time in the summer out and about, and as she's gotten older, her hearing definitely isn't what is used to be, making it unnerving to know to know that she might be out and not hear cars, people or even foxes. 

But while she's wearing the Tractive Smart Cat Tracker, I can rest easy knowing that if she doesn't return home for her dinner, I can simply log into the app and track her down. 

Pictured: My cat, Mia wearing the CAT 6 Mini in my garden 

I really love the virtual fence feature. I live on a somewhat busy road, so we have a hard rule that our cats aren't allowed outside the front of our house - seriously, I spent over an hour one recent Friday evening chasing her round the street, trying to coax her back in after she bolted, as I can't trust her not to get lost or hit by a car. 

But with the smart cat tracker, I get notified now every time she leaves out the front, and with the LED light and beeping element, I can find her quickly and keep her safe. 

The live tracking is my favourite feature. I can instantly see where she is, and if dark, I can either see or hear her thanks to the light-up, beeping collar. 

It would have saved me some serious stress the time she survived being stuck in someones shed for an entire week, or the time she managed to get trapped in a neighbours house for another week when they were on their holiday. 

As well as live tracking, you can see where your cat has been in the previous 24 hours, allowing you to see where they frequent. I found this super interesting, because I don't think I ever realised how far she actually goes when she's out and about. 

As well as live tracking, you can see where your cat has been in the previous 24 hours, allowing you to see where they frequent

We previously used Apple Airtags on our cats, and while they provided some comfort, they wouldn't update frequently enough to provide an accurate location in times we were actively searching for them. 

The Airtags are good for luggage, but simply don't compare to the CAT 6 Mini  for piece of mind or insights into her health. 

The Tractive subscriptions are surprisingly affordable as well. While they offer two tiers, Basic and Premium, I believe the Premium is the one worth getting. For just £12 more on the two-year plan, you get family sharing, worldwide coverage, 365-day location history and the ability the export your GPS date. 

And costing just £59 plus subscription fees, the Tractive CAT 6 Mini is an affordable way to keep some piece of mind while your cat is out exploring the world. 

Overall, it's a must-have for anyone with outdoor cats, especially those in urban areas, and I quite literally can't imagine being without it. 

One owner said: 'The new tracker is perfect for adventurous cats who like to be out and about for a day or two without coming home. Finally those evening searches and asking neighbours if they've seen my cat are a thing of the past.' 

Not only does the tracker help you locate your precious kitty, but it also provides helpful health insights, such as their activity, sleep and even vitals. 

On the app, you can see their how much activity they're doing each day (including calories burned), and can even compare it to other cats with a similar breed and age. 

The CAT 6 Mini also has a bright LED light and ringtone that you can manually activate via the Tractive app, allowing you to find your cat even when visibility is low.

Other health insights include sleep, heart and respiratory rates, with the same level of insights as the activity monitor.  

This allows you to keep a close on their health, and should anything be of concern, the app will send you alerts after 12 weeks of consistent use. 

Unlike other trackers, the CAT 6 Mini has an ergonomic, curved design that's comfortable for your cat to wear all day, whether they're exploring or snoozing. It also has reflective strips allowing you to find them with just the naked eye in the dark. 

UK Brand Ambassador for Tractive, Ben Fogle said, 'The new CAT 6 Mini from Tractive has a special, collar-integrated design. 

'If you've got a cat that's fussy about wearing a tracker, this is a comfortable and safe choice: it's even got a breakaway collar to prevent snagging.' 

The CAT 6 Mini offers up to a week of battery life per charge giving you peace of mind

To activate your Tractive device and access the app features, you need a Tractive subscription. 

There are two subscription tiers - Basic and Premium, and you can opt for a one, two or five year plan, which you pay in one lump sum. Their most popular plan, the two-year Premium package, is just £120 - that works out to just £5 a month to be more informed about your special family member.