The Furrybae journal
Straight answers about dressing your dog in India: what bamboo cotton really is, whether it suits sensitive skin, how clothes should fit and how to look after them. Every article opens with the short answer and lists its sources at the end, so you can check our homework.
Some do. Small, short-coated, very young and senior dogs feel winter far sooner than a big, fluffy dog. A light hoodie suits cool mornings, chilly evenings and unheated homes. For a properly cold North Indian night outdoors, a small or thin dog may need a warmer coat on top.
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Keep them dry, keep their skin healthy and keep them away from puddles. Dry the coat right through after every rainy walk, check paws and ears, brush often so fur does not mat, avoid standing water, and ask your vet about the yearly leptospirosis vaccine.
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Snug enough to stay put, loose enough to move in. You should fit two fingers under the neck and chest, the back should end just above the tail, and your dog should walk, sit, stretch and toilet normally. If your dog sits between two sizes, go up.
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Some do. Small dogs, short-coated and lean dogs, puppies and seniors feel a cold room far sooner than a big, fluffy dog. If yours shivers, curls up tight or hunts for a warm spot when the AC is on, a light, breathable T-shirt can take the chill off.
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Squeeze the water out, press a towel into the coat instead of rubbing, then wrap your dog up while they settle. Thick coats may need a dryer on a low, cool setting, never hot. Dry the ears and between the toes, and don’t let a damp coat linger.
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Bamboo cotton is naturally hypoallergenic, which is why we chose it for dogs with sensitive skin. It is soft, smooth and free of the synthetic blends that trap heat and rub. Every dog is different, though, so introduce it slowly, and see a vet about itching that won’t settle.
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Yes, it starts as bamboo. The soft fabric sold as bamboo cotton begins as bamboo pulp, which is turned into a smooth cellulose fibre and knitted into cloth that feels like very good cotton. The label should tell you exactly what is in it. Ours says 100% bamboo cotton, 240GSM.
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