Do cats need clothes in winter: even if they live in an apartment

27.11.2024 17:55

It's hard to imagine that a freedom-loving cat would agree to be dressed in warm clothes.

Moreover, many owners do not even think about the fact that the animal may need additional insulation during the cold season.

But it is true. Despite thick fur and living in a house or apartment, some cats need to be insulated.

First of all, this concerns sphinxes, which are completely devoid of fur.

They are also insulated if the pet does not leave the house.

Cat
Photo: © Belnovosti

But we need to think about short-haired breeds. These cats will also benefit from clothing.

At a minimum, overalls or other products will protect your pet's fur from getting wet if he walks outside in the snow or rain.

It also provides additional protection against parasitic insects that your pet may collect in the entryway, attic or basement.

In addition to clothes, socks or shoes may be useful. But only if the pet is accustomed to wearing accessories.

For reference

The domestic cat is a mammal of the cat family of the carnivorous order. Some researchers consider the domestic cat to be a subspecies of the wild cat, while others consider it to be a separate biological species.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor