| These days, dog clothes have become popular items | | | | dogs look cute.Another popular item to buy among |
| among dog owners, but are they really necessary or | | | | dog owners is an accessory. Just like dog clothing, the |
| completely frivolous? The answer depends on several | | | | usefulness of an accessory depends on its purpose. |
| factors including the type of dog clothing and its | | | | For instance, a bandanna is not going to be of use to a |
| purpose. In the case of Halloween or Christmas | | | | dog, but booties can be. City dwellers know that when |
| costumes, the dog clothes obviously exist solely for | | | | winter weather ices over the sidewalks, rock salt is |
| the enjoyment of the owner and other dog lovers and | | | | poured out by the bag. The problem with rock salt is |
| not for the dog's benefit. However, when winter hits, | | | | that it can cause a dog's feet to bleed and the salt |
| even the experts agree that dogs need extra | | | | itself can get in the wound and cause further irritation. |
| protection from the cold.Dr. Bruce Fogle, author of | | | | Booties solve this problem and are easier to use than |
| several dog books, says "Small dogs and delicate | | | | reapplying wax. Even Dr. Fogle says that "if winter is |
| breeds with thin single coats may need additional | | | | particularly harsh where you live, you could consider |
| protection from the winter rain and cold." For this | | | | insulated boots for your dog." So, if you're having |
| purpose a quality small dog sweater can be very | | | | reservations about getting your best friend some dog |
| beneficial to small breeds like Chihuahuas that lose | | | | clothes, just remember the benefits they are going to |
| heat quickly and easily. Many people say they disagree | | | | get.Grant Carroll proud father of three dogs and |
| with the idea of dressing up dogs, but as it has been | | | | co-owner of with Dog Clothes and Small Dog |
| proven there, many times dog clothes, i.e. dog | | | | Sweaters. |
| sweaters serve a necessary function besides making | | | | |