the use of dog clothes has always
generated controversy is it really
necessary to protect dogs from the cold
can we dress them in clothes daily is it
harmful to their health or well-being if
you have doubts about the use of clothes
for dogs you probably care about their
welfare and not only about their
aesthetic benefits of clothing in this
animal wise video we will explain when
it is necessary and unnecessary for a
dog to wear clothes we will also be
discussing how to choose the best
clothes for your pup from more of a
veterinary and ethological point of view
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is it really necessary to dress a dog
some owners even those with the best
intentions choose to dress their dogs on
the premise that they suffer from the
cold in winter however it is important
to understand that dogs are not human
and they have evolved in such a way that
they need to be respected dressing a
Nordic dog such as Earth Siberian Husky
does not make any sense and can be
harmful to this breed by dressing this
dog in clothes it doesn't allow for
adequate air circulation through the
dog's mantle thus causing an increase in
its body temperature there are also some
people who only choose to dress their
dogs for aesthetic reasons without
actually taking into consideration how
it can negatively affect their animal
clothing can often cause stress anxiety
and discomfort in dogs and this needs to
be kept in mind however despite it being
a negative practice in some cases in
others it is advisable if you live in a
very cold environment and notice that
your dog is shivering a lot and is
becoming uncomfortable in the cold
we suggest dressing your dog in clothes
we recommend this specifically for dogs
who sleep outside in kennels this
clothing can keep them warm at night
allowing for a more comfortable sleep if
you want to dress your dog in clothes we
suggest first considering whether it is
necessary and whether your dog will
really benefit from it if you do decide
to dress your dog make sure that it is
always comfortable and its natural
movements are comfortable rather and
unaccommodating
when should we dress a dog during the
winter it may be advisable to dress a
dog especially if they are puppies
elderly dogs dogs with health problems
or dogs with very short or no hair such
as a chihuahua or a Chinese Crescent we
can also use raincoats to protect our
animals from the rain
how to choose dogs clothes the most
important thing is that your dog feels
comfortable not only do tight clothes
bother the dog but it can prevent it
from carrying out its normal movements
you must also take into the count the
type of hair and the physical size of
your dog for example oh these animals
can overheat if they are put in clothes
this would put them at a higher risk of
suffering from heatstroke an example of
a dog that should not wear clothes would
be a Maltese mission a breed such as
this would suffer from excessive heat
and discomfort if put in clothing it is
also important to avoid clothes that
have buttons zippers or that afraid this
is because the dog could ingest these
clothing bits or unintentionally hurt
itself when cheap is really expensive
ever heard the saying cheap is expensive
if we do not consider investing in good
quality clothes dogs which are more
sensitive can manifest allergic
reactions to materials the type of
detergent which you use to wash your
dog's clothes can also cause allergies
therefore it is important to always wash
your dog's clothing with neutral soap
avoiding the use of chemicals another
common problem when people put clothes
on their animal is when the dog is not
completely dry a wet dog favours the
proliferation of bacteria and fungi that
can cause irritation and allergy
symptoms of a dog allergy include some
allergy symptoms and dogs appear as
intense itching reddened skin the
presence of open wounds and pastels on
the skin alopecia swelling of the skin
obvious discomfort and scratch
if you detect any of these clinical
signs do not hesitate to stop using
clothes and consult your veterinarian
immediately in conclusion if your dog is
not a type of breed that can wear
clothes there are other accessories on
the market these accessories include
necklaces and harnesses which are not
harmful to your dog but remember the
comfort and health of your dog is always
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