Clothes for cats: what happens and how to teach a cat to it?

Different outfits for dogs are more common and familiar, however, some people get nice clothes for felines. Consider what kind of clothes it is, how to choose it and how to properly accustom the cat to it.

Cats are rather tender creatures, therefore not any 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 the inconvenience, but also get any injuries during active movements. Feline clothing should be sewn from fabrics that do not rustle or electrify.

Things for everyday wear should be comfortable and practical. Fabric must be chosen, based on the following criteria.

• Accessories and materials themselves must be completely safe for the animal. Clothes with a large number of zippers and various decorations are not suitable for everyday wear.
• the cloth should be easy to wash. It is recommended to buy elastic and lightweight materials, however, outfits should not be too loose. Otherwise, the cat may become confused and injured.
• You should stop the choice on durable fabrics. More fragile materials quickly become unusable, because cats often get caught in clothes with their claws or sharp corners.
• The seams should be neat and level. As for the clasps - they are best hidden. The worst option is buttons that can be easily bitten off and swallowed.

Clothing for representatives of the cat family originated in ancient Egypt. Then these creatures were in great honor: they were idolized, they were given various decorations and other gifts. The times of the deification of cats are in the past, but some privileges have remained as before.

Clothing for cats is needed not only to make these cute animals even more beautiful. It protects them rather weak organism, 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 thick wool with undercoat, but still not all cats can boast the presence of wool. Sphynx and other bald cats just need to protect from the harsh Russian cold.

Not only bald cats, but also old cats, small kittens can constantly freeze. In addition, the animal may feel very cold after surgery, when the wool is clipped.

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

Cat clothes also provides protection against parasiteswho live in a woolen cover. So they do not fall on the animal's fur, you can wear it before each walk.Of course, since the risk of infection will not disappear completely, but still significantly reduced. On walks, clothing can also prevent accidental mating. Just put on your favorite jumpsuit and calmly let her go for a walk, without fear that you will have to distribute the kittens later.

You can dress up a pet if he has to participate in an exhibition or a photo session. For such cases and get beautiful accessories that are absolutely not suitable for everyday wear.

Clothes for cats sew from different fabrics. Most often, such materials are used for this.

• Lyon, cotton. These are natural materials that provide excellent thermoregulation. Winter clothing from such fabrics warms the animal, and summer clothing protects it from overheating in the heat. After washing, such materials can shrink, besides they are quite crumpled.
• Viscose. This hypoallergenic fabric is characterized by increased softness. It is durable, easy to wash. This material perfectly absorbs moisture.
• Wool. Knitted wool 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 better to use only for public appearances and photo shoots. If the cat will wear these things every day, allergic reactions may occur, and these materials also “breathe” badly.
• Blended fabrics. They have the best qualities of synthetic and natural fibers. These fabrics hold the color well, they are easy to wash.

Outerwear can be duplicated padding. 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, bolonevye tissue.

Today, manufacturers offer very different clothes for the representatives of the cat family. For such pets most often purchase the following outfits.

• Overalls. These are clothes that are perfect for cold and damp. The jumpsuit looks like a one-piece case with holes for the tail, head and paws of the cat.

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

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

• Bodycloth, vest, sweater. They are suitable for walking and for placement in the house.

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

• Body antisex. These are clothes that prevent unwanted mating.

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

• Body Used during the postoperative period.

• Various accessories for paws, beautiful hats. They are also usually 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 to create a special atmosphere.

Festive costumes for cats are very different: from Santa's short coats to hats with bows or deer horns. Choosing holiday clothes for your pet, you should take into account its character. For the mischievous, for example, a chicken or piglet costume is more suitable, and for a refined kitty - a beautiful fairy or princess outfit.

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

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

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

Choosing clothes for a cat, you should consider seasonality. For winter, warm (including knitted) clothes, clothing with insulation will do. For spring / autumn you 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 excellent for summer.

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

If you do not care how your pet looks, but you need to warm it up, you can use a regular cotton sock with cuts. Such cat clothes will be warm and at the same time they will be created very quickly and easily.

In order not to be mistaken with the size, it is necessary 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 a tape under the cat's front paws.

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 desirable that during the removal of measurements, the pet was as smooth as possible. For some outfits, you have to take extra measures: for example, the waist circumference, the distance between the rear and front legs.

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

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

You should not insist and wear 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 up in a costume, try again a few hours later so that the animal is used to clothes.A few dressing-ups per day is usually quite enough so that within a few days the cat will begin to calmly relate to various outfits.

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

How to put a jacket on a cat, see below.