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Hazards of dressing cats

First of all, most cats don't like to wear clothes. Secondly, dressing cats does not reduce hair loss, it just causes the fallen hair to attach to the clothes. All breeds of cats will shed hair to some extent, with rural cats shedding less and long-haired cats shedding the most. To reduce shedding, you can brush your cat's hair every day, which can remove the hair that is about to fall off. Additionally, attention should be paid to environmental hygiene and skin nutrition management to avoid hair loss due to skin diseases.

Why shouldn't cats wear clothes?

Firstly, if the cat has thick and long fur, dressing it in clothes cannot help but adds burden to the cat, and even causes heatstroke in hot weather. Secondly, cats have evolved over a long period of time and their own fur can protect them from adverse external environments. Dressing cats in clothes may prevent their fur from growing normally and staying fluffy. Thirdly, humans dressing cats in clothes changes their natural living conditions and may cause stress reactions and endocrine disorders.

What to do if cats don't want to wear clothes?

Cats generally don't need to wear clothes because their fur is enough to protect them from cold. Cats are usually kept indoors and don't need to be taken outside for walks. As long as the room temperature is kept at an appropriate level, you can put a thick mat in the cat's sleeping area or even a small nest. For cats with special breeds, such as hairless cats, wearing clothes may be appropriate.

Clothes for pet cats

Cats have thick fur and can resist the cold winter, so they don't need to wear clothes. On the contrary, wearing clothes makes them feel uncomfortable, so it is not recommended to dress cats. In special cases, such as when cats suffer from systemic skin diseases and need to shave and apply medication, it is acceptable to dress them, ensuring that they won't be frostbitten and cause severe consequences.