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20th December 2018
10:40am GMT

"Some clothing can be useful for certain pets - winter coats to keep them warm and dry, or high-vis jackets to keep them safe on dark nights. However, even these have to be carefully fitted with a pet's comfort and welfare in mind, to ensure they don't restrict the pet's movement or cause them any distress. Costumes are often not designed for comfort, and can limit your pet's movement. Many of them cover a pet's face or head, which can make pets feel really restricted."While some pets don't mind clothing others will give you clear indications that they are upset. Here are the signs to look out for says Olivia:
"Some pets can get very stressed - cats may start to groom themselves a lot, sit or lie very still, be more vocal or even lash out. Dogs might show they're stressed by licking their lips, yawning or panting, or again freezing still. Dressing up pets just for fun could make them stressed and uncomfortable, so if it's just for our amusement then we don't feel this is fair on our pets."It's just something to be mindful of before you rush out and spend a fortune on a Harry Potter costume for your pooch.
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