Should cats be dressed in winter?

With the arrival of winter, the temperature drops sharply. Those who wear cotton-padded clothes, down jackets and woolen pants also begin to worry about their cats at home: Do they need to buy some winter clothes for their fur children?Of course, if the indoor heating has started, then there is obviously no need to consider the warmth of the cat.In a room temperature of more than ten degrees, the long hair of the cat is enough to keep warm; the shit shovelers only need to pay attention not to let the cat get too close to the radiator or heater and get burned.

For friends in low-temperature areas, should they consider dressing their cats?We will provide some references from the following perspectives.

The first point is the breed of the cat.

The breed here is not to talk about bloodline, but to examine issues such as long hair and short hair.If it is a British shorthair or an American shorthair, the hair on the body is shorter, and the ability to resist cold will be relatively weaker than that of a long-haired cat.Imagine that a big cat like the Norwegian Forest Cat with long fur can walk freely in the snowy and cold forest, so you don't need to worry about "adding clothes".

The second point is the age of the cat.

If the cat is very young, its ability to resist cold is relatively weak, and the owner needs to pay more attention.We know that even in the hot summer, we still need to pay attention to keeping kittens warm.At night, the owner is greedy for coolness and sets the air conditioner temperature very low, which can easily cause the kittens to catch cold; and in the cold winter, this situation is even more serious.If cats don't like to wear clothes, you can prepare a thicker and warmer nest for them, or equip them with heating facilities.(The key is to prevent the cat from roasting itself)

The third point is the thickness of the cat's fat.

We all know that "fat can resist cold", and now most of the domestic cats who eat and sleep at home are very fat and have accumulated a lot of fat.
So are fat cats more able to resist cold?The answer is not necessarily.Too many pet cats live in too good an environment and exercise too little.As they get older, cats become less curious and less interested in playing.Lack of exercise, physical decline, all body functions are no longer in the best state.In this case, the so-called "more fat can keep warm" is just an empty talk.

So, the question is, what should we do if many kittens don't like to wear clothes?
Cats in nature have not been used to wearing clothes for thousands of years. Humans force them to wear clothes, which makes cats feel restrained, and may even make fur children think "I did something wrong, the shit shoveler is punishing me."

How to solve this situation?
First, try a step-by-step process.

You can try to start by putting a small hat on the cat and tying a small lunch bag, gradually let the cat understand that "this is not a bondage", and give the cat time to gradually adapt.
At the same time, please pay attention to the cat's emotions when dressing the cat. If the cat struggles or waits for an opportunity to escape, do not pull it forcibly to avoid accidentally hurting the cat.

Secondly, treats as rewards.

Cats are all foodies. If there is a problem that cannot be solved by one can of food or one snack, then give them two!

Thirdly, pay attention to the size and material of the clothes.

When choosing clothes for cats, cat owners will consider "if it is too big, the cat will easily break free", but if it is too small, it will make the cat more uncomfortable.They will consider "wow, this is so cute and adorable", but often ignore whether the material of the clothes is comfortable for cats. If you must dress the kittens, you might as well consider the above points.

Of course, cats' nature and original state are not to wear artificial clothes. If they can effectively keep warm through other means, it is not recommended to force cats to wear clothes they don't like for visual effects. Finally, I wish all kittens a happy and healthy life!