Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Fashionable furry coats for pets

I was inspired to write about this after reading another article today about skin changes to pets in Wintertime. 
My dog Mocha's skin gets really dry during the winter months just like mine.She will begin scratching and itching due to the changes and the cold. We have bought her several coats for the changing elements.You might want to consider buying a coat for your pet to keep them warm and comfy during the winter months and to keep their skin and coat in top condition.This may seem ridiculous but just because they have fur doesn't mean that's  protection enough. We keep our pets dry and clean. We feed our pets nutritional  foods which protect them  from disease. Why not protect them  from the cold as well?Keep in mind unless your dog is bred for extreme cold and has thick fur,the average dog gets quite cold and will shiver just like us when a cold and brisk wind comes along.
For the winter why not buy them a coat for extra protection?Coats come in great colors and styles from knitted to down just make certain your pet has the right fit. You can measure your pet by having them stand properly and measure from the collar to the tail.Also measure around the dogs body from just behind the elbows to around their stomach.My dog is very picky about coats and seems to like coats that are lighter in weight because she is smaller in stature. You also might want to consider rain boots or snow boots to protect their feet from getting paw damage due to ice and salt on the roads.My dog will not wear anything on her feet,some dogs just don't like their feet touched or it may just be too uncomfotable. So keep that in mind.

Just remember next time you go to put your coat on don't forget your pet's as well.

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