With the weather being as it has been across the nation dog jackets have become increasingly important.
It doesn't matter at this point where you live in America, there is more than likely snow outside right this second.
Due to this, we need to start considering whether or not dog jackets would be beneficial to our animals.
Even if our furry friend has their natural coat, it does get very cold and we can't just assume that they are warm anyway.
There are a few things that need to be considered when shopping for dog jackets.
First, you need to think about whether or not it would be best to just make one on your own.
There are many people out there that are crafty, you could be too! This would help you save money, but there are other ways to find comfortable dog jackets, so let's move on from that.
Dog jackets are absolutely not one size fits all.
There are the smaller dogs that would probably use it more as a blanket than a jacket if you bought one sized for even a medium dog! Then of course you have the gigantic dog that practically needs a Snuggie to keep warm.
Either way, this can be easily remedied by realizing how large or small your dog really is (some people would be shocked) and then finding the best size provided.
The next thing to consider is the the type of dog jacket that they work better with.
This all varies based on seasons, conditions, and varying temperatures.
If you do live in an area that is veritably warm then you may be better off with a lighter jacket that simply protects against the occasional rain or wind.
It is ALWAYS important to have a back up that is way warmer than the lighter jacket (just as you would have), especially with it snowing even in the South nowadays.
The next thing to think about is what may bother the dog.
Some dogs simply cannot handle having anything behind their neck so it would be best to avoid jackets that have hoods for that animal in particular.
While there are also dogs out there that have sensitive ears that would benefit from the hood on a windy day.
The coolest thing that has been invented in years for dogs has to be the cooling dog jacket.
They have them in many sizes and it helps to keep the pup cool during hot days.
There are three layers that maximize the benefits of the jacket and all you have to do is soak it in cold water, squeeze the excess water out, and put it on the overheated dog.
This doesn't make them overly wet as the first layer promotes evaporation while the second layer absorbs the cool water and the bottom layer actually does the cooling for the animal.
No matter what kind of dog you have, there are many dog jackets out there.
Make a decision that could help prevent the animal from getting too overheated or too cold and you could save on vet bills while being considerate of their comfort and even style, too.