Reasons for pet clothing

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Why do pets need clothing?

It has grown to be very common to see pets around towns wearing clothes. From small handmade bows to grand couture outfits it's very trendy for pets to wear clothes. It's fun. And as long as the clothes aren’t too tight or uncomfortable for the animal it's harmless as well. There are all kinds of stuff people can get for their dogs like bows, ties, hats, sweater, jumpers, jackets, coats. Pet clothes can be inspired for different occasions like sporty,


Why do pets need clothing? casual and formal. But are pet clothes purely aesthetic or are they also practicalThere are a number of reasons why people put clothes on their pets for functional reasons. For example, animals that have short coats that are thin, sick or small in size get cold easily. For this reason, people buy winter wear for their pets like coats, parkas, sweaters, scarves, and hats. They are a necessity for people with pets that get cold easily and live in cold snowy places. Pet owners also put boots on their dogs to keep their paws safe from the snow. Pet shoes are also great for walking on hot ground, rocky surfaces or through places that might have harmful things on the ground like a shard of glass or splinters that could harm your pet's paws. They also offer better traction control than bare paws making it easier for your dog to walk over slippery surfaces


Why do pets need clothing? The sun is another reason pet owner’s use pet clothes. Just like humans, pets can get sunburned. Prolonged exposure to the sun on your pet can also cause skin cancer. This is mostly a problem or animals who have less fur to protect them from the sun. For this, there are UPF infused shirts that reduce the exposure to UV rays. There are also cooling vests for pets. These keep dogs fresh when the temperature is really high protecting them from heat stroke. These are advisable for pet owners who enjoy hiking with their pets while it's warm Pet sunglasses are also common for summer days at the beach. They are like goggles with tinted lenses. These protect the animal's eyes from the UV rays and also make sure no sand gets in your pet's eyes while he plays around


Why do pets need clothing? in the sand. These are common among animals with sensitive eyes or history of eye disease. More common practical clothing items are reflective vests and collars. These are great for police dogs and military dogs in the dark of night. But it's also helpful for late night walks on the street to make sure your pet doesn't get lost and to keep them from getting run over by passing cars. When there are big pets that are considered dangerous or scary many pet owners put pet clothes on them to change people's perception of their pet. When people get nervous, afraid or stressed out when they see a large dog like a Pitbull or Rottweiler the dog can sense the person's fear. This can produce them to get on edge causing them to develop anxiety.


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