{"id":99809,"date":"2022-04-22T12:29:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:29:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:29:11","slug":"is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it cruel to put clothes on cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Is_it_cruel_to_put_clothes_on_cats\" title=\"Is it cruel to put clothes on cats?\">Is it cruel to put clothes on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_cats_need_clothes\" title=\"Do cats need clothes?\">Do cats need clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_cats_hate_wearing_clothes\" title=\"Do cats hate wearing clothes?\">Do cats hate wearing clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Is_it_mean_to_put_clothes_on_cats\" title=\"Is it mean to put clothes on cats?\">Is it mean to put clothes on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Why_do_cats_act_weird_when_you_put_clothes_on_them\" title=\"Why do cats act weird when you put clothes on them?\">Why do cats act weird when you put clothes on them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Is_it_OK_to_put_a_sweater_on_my_cat\" title=\"Is it OK to put a sweater on my cat?\">Is it OK to put a sweater on my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Are_cats_supposed_to_wear_clothes\" title=\"Are cats supposed to wear clothes?\">Are cats supposed to wear clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_cats_need_clothes_in_winter\" title=\"Do cats need clothes in winter?\">Do cats need clothes in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Why_do_cats_act_weird_when_wearing_clothes\" title=\"Why do cats act weird when wearing clothes?\">Why do cats act weird when wearing clothes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_cats_hate_outfits\" title=\"Do cats hate outfits?\">Do cats hate outfits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Should_you_put_clothes_on_your_cat\" title=\"Should you put clothes on your cat?\">Should you put clothes on your cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_cats_hate_being_dressed_up\" title=\"Do cats hate being dressed up?\">Do cats hate being dressed up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Why_do_cats_collapse_when_you_put_clothes_on_them\" title=\"Why do cats collapse when you put clothes on them?\">Why do cats collapse when you put clothes on them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_cats_like_it_when_you_put_clothes_on\" title=\"Do cats like it when you put clothes on?\">Do cats like it when you put clothes on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Is_it_safe_to_put_clothes_on_cats\" title=\"Is it safe to put clothes on cats?\">Is it safe to put clothes on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Do_sweaters_calm_down_cats\" title=\"Do sweaters calm down cats?\">Do sweaters calm down cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Will_a_sweater_help_keep_my_cat_warm\" title=\"Will a sweater help keep my cat warm?\">Will a sweater help keep my cat warm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Why_do_cats_freeze_when_you_put_clothes_on_them\" title=\"Why do cats freeze when you put clothes on them?\">Why do cats freeze when you put clothes on them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Is_it_cruel_to_dress_up_cats\" title=\"Is it cruel to dress up cats?\">Is it cruel to dress up cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Why_you_shouldnt_put_clothes_on_cats\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t put clothes on cats?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t put clothes on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#How_cold_is_too_cold_for_cats\" title=\"How cold is too cold for cats?\">How cold is too cold for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Should_I_cover_my_cat_in_winter\" title=\"Should I cover my cat in winter?\">Should I cover my cat in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Should_my_cat_wear_a_sweater_in_the_winter\" title=\"Should my cat wear a sweater in the winter?\">Should my cat wear a sweater in the winter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Is_it_good_to_put_clothes_on_cats\" title=\"Is it good to put clothes on cats?\">Is it good to put clothes on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-cruel-to-put-clothes-on-cats\/#Why_do_cats_hate_being_dressed_up\" title=\"Why do cats hate being dressed up?\">Why do cats hate being dressed up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_put_clothes_on_cats\"><\/span>Is it cruel to put clothes on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, dogs and cats prefer to be naked (so to speak), but if your pet seemingly has no objections to wearing the occasional sweater or tutu, then <b>theres no harm in dressing them up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_need_clothes\"><\/span>Do cats need clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat doesnt absolutely need clothes, its best to avoid them because clothes can pose safety risks. Clothing can restrict your cats ability to move, and clothing that doesnt fit properly can make your cat uncomfortable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_hate_wearing_clothes\"><\/span>Do cats hate wearing clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make no mistake: <b>cats hate wearing costumes.<\/b> To us, its just not worth putting kitty through this stress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_mean_to_put_clothes_on_cats\"><\/span>Is it mean to put clothes on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>most cats will not like wearing clothes. Clothes restrict a cats movement, they can get their claws caught in them and the experience of putting them on can cause them distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_act_weird_when_you_put_clothes_on_them\"><\/span>Why do cats act weird when you put clothes on them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your cats fight or flight response is hardwired into their DNA and that cute and colorful sweater you want to put on them isnt going to change that. For your cat, clothes typically freak them out <b>because theyre strange, constricting, and restrict their movement<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_put_a_sweater_on_my_cat\"><\/span>Is it OK to put a sweater on my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For one thing, <b>wearing a sweater could put a cat in danger of overheating. They have their fur coats for a reason, and a sweater would cause some interference, perhaps, in their normal ability to regulate their body temperature. Wearing a sweater could also impede a cats ability to move freely, leading to accidents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_supposed_to_wear_clothes\"><\/span>Are cats supposed to wear clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, dogs and cats prefer to be naked (so to speak), but if your pet seemingly has no objections to wearing the occasional sweater or tutu, then <b>theres no harm in dressing them up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_need_clothes_in_winter\"><\/span>Do cats need clothes in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>most cats will not like wearing clothes. Clothes restrict a cats movement, they can get their claws caught in them and the experience of putting them on can cause them distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_act_weird_when_wearing_clothes\"><\/span>Why do cats act weird when wearing clothes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, dogs and cats prefer to be naked (so to speak), but if your pet seemingly has no objections to wearing the occasional sweater or tutu, then <b>theres no harm in dressing them up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_hate_outfits\"><\/span>Do cats hate outfits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For your cat, clothes typically freak them out because <b>theyre strange, constricting, and restrict their movement. And for this reason, your cat will display their disdain my going limp in protest of the outfit youve just fashioned onto their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_clothes_on_your_cat\"><\/span>Should you put clothes on your cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>most cats will not like wearing clothes. Clothes restrict a cats movement, they can get their claws caught in them and the experience of putting them on can cause them distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_hate_being_dressed_up\"><\/span>Do cats hate being dressed up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, dogs and cats prefer to be naked (so to speak), but if your pet seemingly has no objections to wearing the occasional sweater or tutu, then <b>theres no harm in dressing them up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_collapse_when_you_put_clothes_on_them\"><\/span>Why do cats collapse when you put clothes on them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, dogs and cats prefer to be naked (so to speak), but if your pet seemingly has no objections to wearing the occasional sweater or tutu, then <b>theres no harm in dressing them up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_it_when_you_put_clothes_on\"><\/span>Do cats like it when you put clothes on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you put clothes on them for the first time they feel like their movement is restricted. Since it is a new sensation kitty will either freeze up or fall over <b>because they feel like they cannot walk or move. Because they hate it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_put_clothes_on_cats\"><\/span>Is it safe to put clothes on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just let him be his perfect self, sans clothing. Additionally, <b>its never a good idea to keep your cat in clothing for very long, especially warm clothing such as sweaters. Even in chilly weather, its dangerous to put a sweater on Mr. Mittens and keep it on him for a long period of time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sweaters_calm_down_cats\"><\/span>Do sweaters calm down cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These <b>cats often need to wear sweaters to help retain body heat. Choose a sweater that will keep your cat at a comfortable temperature and is not restricting, but not so loose that your cat will become tangled and panicked. And, never leave your cat unattended while wearing clothes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_sweater_help_keep_my_cat_warm\"><\/span>Will a sweater help keep my cat warm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some vets also recommend sweaters, or at least a T-shirt, for cats who have been shaved for surgery. In these cases, <b>a sweater could keep a kitty warm and prevent him from licking incisions. Sikule also sometimes sends older cats home in sweaters after a grooming session if she has removed large areas of their coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_freeze_when_you_put_clothes_on_them\"><\/span>Why do cats freeze when you put clothes on them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many cats will fall over or freeze when they feel the harness <b>because it triggers a survival response that they would employ if grabbed by a predator. You need to help them move through this instinctual behavior with a highly attractive motivation  toy or treat  and lots of praise.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_dress_up_cats\"><\/span>Is it cruel to dress up cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid dressing cats up  <b>most cats will not tolerate nor enjoy wearing any costume. Even pets who appear calm when wearing a costume should be supervised closely at all times and should only wear their outfits for short periods.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_put_clothes_on_cats\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t put clothes on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make no mistake: <b>cats hate wearing costumes.<\/b> To us, its just not worth putting kitty through this stress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_cold_is_too_cold_for_cats\"><\/span>How cold is too cold for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, dogs and cats prefer to be naked (so to speak), but if your pet seemingly has no objections to wearing the occasional sweater or tutu, then <b>theres no harm in dressing them up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_cover_my_cat_in_winter\"><\/span>Should I cover my cat in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>45 degrees Fahrenheit<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_my_cat_wear_a_sweater_in_the_winter\"><\/span>Should my cat wear a sweater in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If its especially cold out, you may want to leave it up a few degrees. Most cats have a smooth protective outer coat and a soft inner coat for extra insulation. Get tips on caring for your cats coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_put_clothes_on_cats\"><\/span>Is it good to put clothes on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, <b>most cats will not like wearing clothes. Clothes restrict a cats movement, they can get their claws caught in them and the experience of putting them on can cause them distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cats_hate_being_dressed_up\"><\/span>Why do cats hate being dressed up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid dressing cats up  <b>most cats will not tolerate nor enjoy wearing any costume. Even pets who appear calm when wearing a costume should be supervised closely at all times and should only wear their outfits for short periods.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it cruel to put clothes on cats?Do cats need clothes?Do cats hate wearing clothes?Is it mean to put clothes on cats?Why do cats act weird when you put clothes on them?Is it OK to put a sweater on my cat?Are cats supposed to wear clothes?Do cats need clothes in winter?Why do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99809"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99809\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}