With Halloween just around the corner, perhaps you are thinking of dressing the entire family up with a particular theme. Well, have you included your pets in that theme? You may be thinking, 'But I have a cat! Cat's don't dress up!'
No one dresses up his or her cat. That is not true. These days it's becoming more and more fashionable to fancy up your feline. Believe it or not, cats can be very much like dogs when it comes to things they will do or won't do and like and don't like.
Dressing them up is very much like dogs as well, its something you have to get them used to and work them into. So here is the progression you might want to consider when you think of dressing your cat up.
You want to start small. After all this is a whole new petaholic you are moving your cat into. So when you are looking through the pet supplies for dressing up your cat, start with something very simple.
Perhaps there is something that can attach to your cat's leash or harness that gives him a little piece of fabric that's hooked on, is decorative, but isn't too much.
Quite often people think of things like a bandana or other small skirt items that will look cute on the cat but won't be too overwhelming for his first outing. Initially he will probably have an issue with it, but he may calm down after a while. This is when you can move to the next level.
Next, you want to try a costume piece. This could be a shirt type item where your cats front paws go in it or a back half item that will cover the back of his body.
This will still take a little adjustment for your cat as he gets used to having this weird feeling around his fur. Be patient with him and see if he gets used to it. If so you can slowly work him up to a complete outfit.
Now you have the finishing touches and you want to add on those final pieces of a costume that will really dress up your cat, but these are probably going to take the most patience of all.
Most of these things will touch your cat's head and this is where he is likely going to be extremely finicky. If you have a bonnet, hat or piece of jewelry that goes on your cat's head try to put them on him and see how he reacts.
Chances are he is going to fight this piece of clothing because it feels odd to him and is in a place that is even more uncomfortable than the rest of the costume you've put on. Be patient and reassure your cat as you put the item on him. Constant petting and treats for wearing it may convince him its ok.