National Dress Up Your Pet Day
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Pets come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and no doubt all sorts of personalities too! One way to show the world how much you love your pet is to let them partake in the on-going culture of pet dressing.
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That’s right, on the 14th of January, people all over the world celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day! This day is a great opportunity to express your pet’s personality and your relationship, to help build and strengthen the bond you have with them.
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Dressing up your pet might not be taken as seriously as walking them or playing with them, but it still has its place in pet care. Not only does it provide your pet with an opportunity to express their personality, it can also help them and you in terms of behaviour. After all, cats and dogs need mental stimulation just as much as physical stimulation!
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A good place to start the dressing process is with something safe and comfortable for your pet to wear. Don’t worry if your pet doesn’t seem keen on the idea of wearing clothes just yet—give them time to get used to the idea. Some animals may find it soothing to wear something on their fur to provide them with some extra warmth, so why not start off with something soft, lightweight and breathable?
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Once your pet has got used to the idea of wearing clothes, you can start to find out what sort of outfits they enjoy the most. This can range from something as extravagant as an adorable Halloween costume, or something more subtle like a smart bow-tie. Don’t forget to have fun with it, finding interesting and creative outfits that your pet can wear to show off their personality.
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Of course, it’s important to remember to keep your pet’s comfort front and centre in your mind when choosing any type of clothing for them. Make sure the item you’ve chosen isn’t too tight, doesn’t constrict their movements or make them feel uncomfortable. Give them some time to adjust to how the clothing feels, and make sure there are no labels, buttons or other details that could potentially irritate their skin.
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Once you’ve settled on the perfect outfit for your pet, the next step is letting them indulge in a bit of celebrity status. After all what’s the point in dressing them up if no one gets to see it? So you can take some candid snaps of your pet strutting their stuff and put them on social media for all your family and friends to admire!Alternatively, you could even take them with you on a pet-friendly outing and dress them up for the occasion!
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So whether your pet is a fun-loving pup or a lazy cat, make sure to give them a chance to be the star of the show on National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Don’t forget to take lots of pictures and share them online so everyone can see how wonderful your pet is! Let’s all get together and show the world the magic of dressing up their best furry friends!