Clothing for cats: what happens and how to train a cat to it?

Various outfits for dogs are more common and familiar, however, some people get nice clothes for representatives of the cat family. Consider what kind of clothes it is, how to choose it and how to properly train a cat to it.

Cats are quite gentle creatures, so not all clothes are suitable for them. It should not interfere with the animal to lead an active lifestyle, jump and run. The pet should feel completely free, its movements should not be constrained. Otherwise, the cat can not only feel inconvenience, but also receive any injuries during active movements. Clothing for representatives of the cat family should be sewn from fabrics that do not rustle and are not electrified.

Things for everyday wear should be comfortable and practical. The fabric should be selected based on the following criteria.

• Accessories and materials themselves must be absolutely safe for the animal. For everyday wear, clothes with a large number of zippers, various jewelry are not suitable.
• the cloth should be easy to wash. It is recommended to purchase flexible and lightweight materials, however, outfits should not be too loose. Otherwise, the cat may get confused and get injured.
• You should opt for durable fabrics. More fragile materials quickly become unusable, because cats often cling to clothes on their claws or sharp corners.
• The seams should be neat and even. As for the clasps - it is better to hide them. The worst option is buttons that can be easily bitten and swallowed.

Clothing for representatives of the cat family originated in ancient Egypt. Then these creatures were held in high esteem: they idolized, they were given various decorations and other gifts. The times of the deification of cats are a thing of the past, but some privileges remain as before.

Clothing for cats is needed not only to make these cute animals even more beautiful. It protects their rather weak body, which is characterized by a tendency to various diseases. Cats freeze quickly, they do not like drafts and cannot sleep on cold surfaces. Of course, many of these animals have a dense coat of wool with undercoat, but still not all cats can boast of having wool. Sphinxes and other hairless cats simply need to be protected from the harsh Russian cold.

Not only bald, but also old cats, small kittens can constantly freeze. In addition, the animal may feel a strong cold after surgery when the hair is cut.

Clothing protects cats not only from winter cold, but also from bright sunlight in summer. This is especially true for bald sphinxes and left-handed: in the summer they simply "burn out". Their skin becomes wrinkled, dried, spots appear on it.

Clothes for cats also provides protection against parasitesthat live in wool. So that they do not get on the animal’s hair, you can wear it before each walk. Of course, this way the risk of infection will not completely disappear, but it will still be significantly reduced. While walking, clothing can also prevent casual knitting. Just put your jumpsuit on your pet and calmly let her go for a walk without fear that you will then have to give out kittens.

You can dress a pet if he is to participate in an exhibition or photo shoot. It is for such cases that they acquire beautiful accessories that are completely unsuitable for everyday wear.

Clothing for cats is sewn from different fabrics. Most often, such materials are used for this.

• Linen, cotton. These are natural materials that provide excellent thermoregulation. Winter clothes from such fabrics warm the animal, and summer clothes protect it from overheating in the heat. After washing, such materials can shrink, moreover, they wrinkle quite strongly.
• Viscose. This hypoallergenic fabric is extra soft. It is durable and easy to wash. This material absorbs moisture remarkably.
• Wool. Knitted woolen material, angora or mohair warm pets very well. Such materials provide comfort, breathe well and do not cause allergic reactions.
• Synthetic materials. Clothing from such fabrics is best used only for public events and photo shoots. If a cat wears such things every day, allergic reactions can occur, moreover, such materials do not breathe well.
• Blended fabrics. They have the best qualities of synthetic and natural fibers. Such fabrics hold color well and are easy to wash.

Outerwear can be duplicated with a synthetic winterizer. This material is easily washed in a washing machine, it is not heavy and holds its shape remarkably. The top layer should consist of a material that repels moisture well. This, for example, raincoat fabric, bologna fabric.

Today, manufacturers offer a variety of clothes for representatives of the cat family. For such pets, the following outfits are most often purchased.

• Overalls. These are clothes ideal for cold and damp. The jumpsuit looks like a one-piece cover with holes for the tail, head and legs of the cat.

• Jacket. It warms the animal when it walks along the street or is in a cool room.

• Pajamas or a light shirt. Such things are more suitable for the summer season. They provide protection of the animal from various parasites (primarily from ticks).

• Blankets, vest, sweater. They are suitable for walking, and for indoors in the house.

• Bathrobe. He is put on a cat after visiting a hairdresser, water procedures.

• Body anti-sex. These are clothes that prevent unwanted knitting.

• Exquisite costumes, dresses. Such outfits are used during photo shoots, exhibitions.

• Body. Used during the postoperative period.

• Various paw accessories, beautiful hats. They are also commonly used only for photography and cat shows.

Cat suits designed for special holidays are quite popular: for example, for the New Year. Such outfits can be very unusual, fabulous, they help create a special atmosphere.

Holiday costumes for cats are very different: from Santa's fur coats to hats with bows or deer horns. When choosing holiday clothing for a pet, you should consider its nature. For a mischievous person, for example, a chicken or pig costume is more suitable, and for a sophisticated cat, a beautiful fairy or princess outfit.

Today there are a large number of different models of clothes for cats and cats. However, you can highlight things that are especially fond of the owners of the cat family.

• Warm sheepskin coats for the winter season. They effectively protect against severe frosts. Sheepskin coats are decorated with cuffs, collars.
• Summer T-shirts. They protect animals from various parasites, the scorching sun.
• Terry bathrobes. Such things are ideal for use after water procedures.
• Plush hoodies. They are suitable for shorthair and bald cats. Such clothes do not fade, they tolerate washing well, are highly resistant to ultraviolet rays, warm the animal well and effectively absorb moisture.
• Fur vests. Very well protect bald cats from hypothermia.
• Fleece sweaters. Such things are quite free, so they do not constrain pets in movements. This clothes is not electrified, it retains heat remarkably, does not shrink after washing, does not stretch and is well cleaned of dirt.

The process of choosing the right things for the cat is always individual. It is necessary to consider not only whether the clothes are beautiful or not, but also the age of the pet, the features of its breed and much more. Particular attention should be paid to the fabric. The best option is a natural material, however, a small amount of artificial fibers is possible. The material should be resistant to deformation, fading, and so on.

When choosing clothes for a cat, seasonality should be taken into account. For winter, warm (including knitted) things, clothes with insulation are suitable. For spring / autumn should choose microfiber, raincoat fabric. Such materials protect the pet’s coat from getting wet. Fabrics with a high content of cotton and viscose are great for summer.

When choosing clothes for a cat, consider exactly where he will wear it.

If you do not care what the pet looks like, but you need to warm it, you can use a regular cotton sock with slots. Such cat clothes will be warm, and at the same time it is created very quickly and easily.

In order not to make a mistake with the size, you need to measure the volume of the chest, neck of the animal, the length of its body. To determine the volume of the chest, you need to lay the tape under the front legs of the cat.

The length of the body is measured from the root of the tail to the base of the neck. Attach the tape along the back (bends should be avoided if possible). The girth of the neck is measured at its base, in the thickest place. It is advisable that the pet stood as flat as possible when taking measurements. For some outfits it is necessary to take additional measurements: for example, the circumference of the “waist”, the distance between the hind and front legs.

Below is a table with the sizes of clothes for representatives of the cat family.

It is recommended to start accustoming a cat to clothes at an early age. With an adult pet it will be much more difficult, because he will already have a character and certain habits will appear. So, wait for the moment when the mood of the animal will be especially good, and put on the cooked thing. Wait a few minutes. The clothes will need to be removed when the cat gets tired of her and begins to resist.

Do not insist and dress a pet if he immediately begins to actively resist. Otherwise, you can provoke a negative reflex, and the cat will not perceive any clothes at all.

If the pet allows you to dress yourself in a suit, repeat the fitting after a few hours, so that the animal gets used to the clothes. A few changes of clothes per day are usually quite enough so that after a few days the cat begins to calmly relate to various outfits.

The main thing is not to insist if the animal begins to actively resist, and always put in the first place the interests of the pet. The needs of the cat should be the most important, not the owner’s desire to stand out at the expense of the pet.

See how to put a sweater on a cat.