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You should get a coat or
sweater for your dog. Even large dogs will benefit from
this simple, but effective, form of winter protection.
Aside from keeping the dog warm, a coat or sweater will
provide the added benefit of protecting his underside
from salt and chemicals. If your dog resists putting his
head through a coat, you could try a garment that
fastens quickly around the chest.
It is encouraged to try
a coat on your dog, since proper sizing is essential. A
coat that is loose fitting will not be as effective at
retaining body heat; plus, it will also impede the dog’s
mobility.
On the other hand, a
coat that’s too tight will not only be uncomfortable, it
will also provide inadequate body coverage. When sizing
a dog for a coat, measure from the base of the neck to
the base of the tail.
Remember to act calm and
confident when you first put a coat on you pet. When
people are hesitant or nervous about doing something
new, the dog is likely to become suspicious and
frightened.
The products Pet Supplies “Plus” carries in this area
include Penn-Plax Pooch+Plus
Outerwear, Ethical Fashion Pet Coats and Jackets, and
Premier Pets Fido Fleece Coats.
For more information on
coats see the 10
Common Dog Care Misconceptions
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