Rain coats for dogs

While spring may be the rainiest season of the year, with autumn ranked a close second, every dog owner still knows that walks are necessary year-round, rain or shine! And this means a good fitting dog raincoat is a good investment. Here at Treat Your Dog we like to keep our canine friends dry and comfortable. We're all for protecting them in the rain!

Our selection of raincoats will not only protect your dog's back from the rain but also areas such as their under belly. The wet and muddy splashes of water coming up from the ground when they walk can irritate the skin in areas where there is not much fur. And if the dirty rainwater doesn't irritate on the walk, having to wipe dirt off their bodies after walks in those areas will.

Our raincoats have your dog covered and you as well! I'm sure you'll agree that significantly reducing a bacteria-infested wet dog smell in your home would be a good thing. Yes! Due to the protection that our raincoats offer, much less murky water will be able to attach itself to your dog. And therefore much less entering your home for you to clean up.

It's also worth considering that if dogs are exposed to wet or cold weather for too long, their respiratory tract may become inflamed, which may lead to pneumonia? The risk is more significant in both older and younger dogs, along with dogs whose immune system may be compromised. Best to be as safe as possible in these cases.

We say always, but what matters the most is the state of health, breed, and type of coat of your dog. In general, some dogs tend to get colder much quicker, especially when wet. To keep them warm, dry, and protected, we definitely recommend a raincoat with some level of lining. If your dog has a heavy thick coat, then a thinner styled raincoat is better, and would also be good for summer wet walks too.

If you're unsure on whether your dog needs a raincoat, or if you need more information to decide what type, read our blog here 'Does your dog need a dog coat' which should provide some answers.