Advantages of dogs wearing clothes

Cold protection and heat preservation

In this case, the dog must be clothed, which is related to its health. For example, dogs such as Chinese Cresteds, Chihuahuas, and Miniature Pinschers are small, very thin and have very low fat content, as well as very young or old dogs. They are more afraid of cold and have weak resistance. It is best to wear clothes when going out on low temperatures to reduce the chance of them getting sick.

Need for cleaning

Dogs do not need to be bathed frequently. Bathing all the time may cause skin problems for them. Therefore, when the outside is relatively dirty, wearing clothes can keep them clean for a long time and reduce the burden on dog owners.

Protect body surface

Sometimes it is good to wear clothes when taking your dog out to play. For example, wearing clothes when taking your dog hiking in autumn and winter can prevent the dog from bringing back too many plant seeds and prevent insects from crawling into the dog's fur.

Disadvantages of dogs wearing clothes

Causes tangles in long-haired dogs

Dogs that often wear clothes have more areas in some areas than those that don’t wear clothes. For example, under the armpits, neck, and areas where shoulder straps are tied, because clothes press the hair very tightly, coupled with friction, it is easy to form hair balls. If you do not comb it carefully, it will soon become a knot that is difficult to comb out. .

Causing skin diseases

Although there is no problem of long hair knotting in short-haired dogs, the friction of the fabric on the epidermis may cause skin diseases in dogs. Sickness, allergies, itching, and peeling are possible. And always wearing clothes can easily make us ignore some problems on the surface of the dog's body.