Lycra Bodysuit

How long can my dog wear his Lycra Bodysuit?

By K9 Wellness Team / July 13, 2017

Length of wear is variable. Because we designed the K9 Top Coat to conform to your dogs body style coupled with the use of high quality, lightweight, breathable Lycra material, your dog can wear the Lycra Bodysuit for days (as long as you are able to control temperature and monitor the dog safely). In fact…

How do I clean the Lycra Bodysuit?

By K9 Wellness Team / July 13, 2017

Wash the garment in cold water, gentle cycle, with minimal detergent-or Woolite. Line dry. You can place the garment in the dryer on low head also.

How durable is the Lycra Bodysuit?

By K9 Wellness Team / July 1, 2017

The Lycra Bodysuit, though lightweight, is very durable. However, it is not indestructible. We do guarantee that the seams will not come unstitched. In fact there is a full exchange warranty against manufacturing defects. The 4 ways stretch material is of high quality and has such a large amount of stretch it will move with…

How durable is the material?

By K9 Wellness Team / June 30, 2017

This is a 4 way stretch Tricot Lycra that s highly durable and machine washable. It is lightweight and breathable. It can be worn in water, and has been color fasted to reduce and color bleeding (we recommend washing the garment after confirming it is the correct size for your dog). It is similar to…

How long can my dog wear his Lycra Bodysuit?

By K9 Wellness Team / June 13, 2017

This is a 4 way stretch Tricot Lycra that s highly durable and machine washable. It is lightweight and breathable. It can be worn in water, and has been color fasted to reduce and color bleeding (we recommend washing the garment after confirming it is the correct size for your dog). It is similar to…

If the Lycra Bodysuit gets wet, will the dye bleed into my dog’s fur?

By K9 Wellness Team / June 1, 2017

No. The material is color fasted. However, we recommend that after you are satisfied that the fit is correct, wash the Lycra Bodysuit in cold water and line dry. This will ensure there is no bleeding of color onto your dog’s fur.

Is the Lycra Bodysuit easy to put on?

By K9 Wellness Team / May 30, 2017

Yes. Simply unzip the abdominal zippers (some styles have zippers at the bottom of the sleeves, if so unzip those). Slip the garment over the dogs head (like a turtleneck), slide the front legs through the sleeves. Then slide the back legs through the sleeves and zip the abdominal zipper (and zip all 4 sleeves,…

Is the Lycra Bodysuit waterproof?

By K9 Wellness Team / May 13, 2017

No. The waterproof Bodysuit is completely waterproof. The Lycra garment can be Scotch Guarded to help it repel water, but the material is not waterproof. Though the fur may get damp, the Lycra Bodysuit will keep mud and debris off a dogs body. Many folks choose to use the Lycra Bodysuit as an undergarment or…

My dog has a skin condition/allergy-will using the Lycra Bodysuit help him/her?

By K9 Wellness Team / May 1, 2017

Yes! In many cases the K9 Top Coat has succeeded when most conventional therapies (from antihistamines to steroids) have failed. The coverage of the K9 Top Coat reduces the irritation of licking and chewing that even further irritates skin. We recommend you speak with your veterinarian about the use of the K9 Top Coat.

My Dog has an injury-can I use the Lycra Bodysuit in place of an E-collar?

By K9 Wellness Team / April 30, 2017

Yes! The Lycra Bodysuit is a great alternative to the E-collar. The Lycra Bodysuit covers almost the entire dog (when using the abdominal panel). The only exposed areas are the head tail and paws. Simply cover the wound as recommended by your vet and place the Lycra Bodysuit on your dog. The Lycra Bodysuit is…