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PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh answers all your pet questions

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Dear PDSA, with Christmas nearly here, is it okay to wear a matching jumper or outfit with my pet? Jonny.

Hi Jonny, it may be tempting to have a matching outfit with your pet, but it might not be best for your pet. It's important to remember that most festive pet outfits are for our enjoyment, and that pets would never wear them if given the choice. In fact, outfits can cause harm to the pet wearing them. Some outfits can just be uncomfortable, but others may stop your pet from doing their normal and essential behaviours, such as going to the toilet, grooming themselves, and controlling their body temperature.