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Dog in a pink MATERA PET hooded raincoat on a rainy walk

dog apparel · dog fit guide · dog raincoat · dog visibility · rainy day walks ·Oct 06, 2026

Does Your Dog Need a Raincoat? Fit, Visibility and Getting Them to Wear It

Which dogs really need a raincoat, how to measure for one, and how to get your dog to wear it without a standoff at the door.

Dogs wearing the MATERA PET All-Star basketball jersey in summer

dog apparel · dog clothing guide · dog shedding · dog skin · summer dog care ·Aug 10, 2026

Do Dogs Actually Need Clothes in Summer? What a Shirt Does and Does Not Do

Your dog is not cold, and a shirt will not make them cooler eitherSearch for summer dog clothes and you will be told, on the same page, that a shirt keeps a dog cool and that clothing makes a dog...

Small poodle wearing a warm Nordic-pattern dog sweater

dog apparel · dog care · dog sweaters · small dogs · winter ·Jul 21, 2026

Do Small Dogs Need Sweaters? The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Dog Warm in Winter

Does your little dog really need a sweater — or is it just cute? Learn which dogs feel the cold most, how to spot the signs, and how to choose and fit winter clothing that actually keeps your pup warm.