Hi
Thanks for replying.
I have tried before to put collars / harnesses on them. Honey was ok, but with Ruby being not too keen on being touched, to get a collar on her was near-on impossible. I have taken it slowly with both of them - leaving the collars around for them to sniff and they have gradually rubbed on them and so I guessed it was time to put them on. They are both eating fine, drinking as usual, and they both actually seem more happy, almost more calm. Honey went out a moment ago, had a look round the garden and as soon as I rattled her food bag, she bolted straight to the back door to be let in. I rewarded her with a bit of ham. Ruby did exactly the same earlier. I don't really want them to be outside too often, but it would be nice to be able to go in the back garden with the kids and not have to lock down the house to keep the two cats inside.
They have not tried to remove their collars. They have scratched at them, but not obsessively. Ruby spent a bit of time yesterday trying to run away from the bell! She is very friendly today - letting the kids stroke her and she has been more vocal - but in a friendly way.
I think I'm going to carry on with this for a few more days. Even if it only lasts while they get used to supervised trips into the garden.