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Are dog shoes cruel?

Most dogs don't like to wear shoes because they are unnatural and according to above, most don't actually need them. Shoes can also throw off a dog's balance and friction. The pads of a dog have a gripping texture that allows them to cling to a variety of surfaces, such as rainy roads, dirt, floors, etc.

Is it cruel to put clothes on dogs?

Dr Andrew Francis, Chief Operations Officer at Pawsquad, the veterinary advice service behind the survey, told the Mail Online: 'Owners should be mindful that sometimes putting their dogs in clothing can cause skin damage, as the added materials can irritate a dog's skin.