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People seem to marvel at small
dogs wearing clothing. They are
just so cute you want to hug
them! Not only are they cute but
clothing can be functional too!
Short haired dogs benefit from
sweaters or coats in cold
weather. Long haired dogs that
live in the house really benefit
from a rain slicker in wet
weather keeping the wet dog
smell down.
Hunting dogs benefit from
leather boots to protect their
feet from sharp rocks. Rubber
boots help protect the feet from
tracking mud into the house.
Insulated boots help with the
frost factor in some of the
areas that have lots of freezing
weather. Antifreeze chemicals
used in deicing streets in cold
weather states hurt dogs paws,
the animals may start licking
them and end up ingesting the
toxins. Ingested antifreeze
toxins can shut down your dogs
kidneys. To prevent this, it is
necessary to wash the dogs” paws
in warm water immediately.
An Article in the Moscow News
“Dogs need to go for daily
walks-and because Moscow’s
sub-zero temperatures and
sidewalks may be covered in ice
or harmful chemicals to melt it,
warm clothing and even shoes for
dogs become not only practical
but also humane.”
“In temperatures of minus 15
degrees Celsius or below, it is
imperative to put coats on
dogs.” Said Valeria Shishmaryova,
a veterinarian at the Movet
Clinic in western Moscow. When
the weather is not that cold,
Shishmaryova said, dog owners
should take two factors into
account: breed and age.
Because of the companionship,
entertainment and unconditional
love dogs give us it stands that
we humans are willing to care
for mans best friend by spending
millions to protect, dress and
entertain them.
About The Author
Judith K Burns lives on a small horse ranch where she breeds and trains
horses. She has three
constant companions
Libby (Border collie),
Red and Wendy (Aussies).
Libby is a retired
Search and Rescue dog.
Judi and three of her
horses are certified and
active in Mounted Search
and Rescue. Judi also
sells on-line dog
apparel.
www.primpmypet.com
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