A look at doggy accessories

It is truly astonishing how pampered dogs can be these days! From pet spa treatments to satin dressing gowns to aromatherapy sets, your dog can truly live like a King or Queen. I’m sure it would even be possible to purchase a tiara or two for you canine friend. Paris Hilton has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars building a “kennel” for her dogs. It exactly replicates her own house, it has a downstairs “sitting room” and upstairs there is a bedroom complete with wardrobe where all the dog clothes and accessories for her numerous furry friends are kept. The dog house is complete with hanging crystal chandelier and designer furniture to match her own. At over three hundred thousand dollars, this costs more than the average human house!

For those wanting to splash out but not to quite such extremes, little dog jackets are fun ways to accessorise your dog. From flying jackets to bomber jackets there is a large selection available at www.VioVet.co.uk. The “Aberdoggie and Fetch” hooded sweatshirt is particularly popular and looks great on any dog, large or small!

The only real accessories that are absolute must haves for a dog are a good quality collar and lead, a microchip for identification and a bed. You could throw in a ball or some sort of squeaky toy too, but there is no reason to think that Paris Hilton’s dog “Tinkerbell” feels any happier or better off with its elaborate dog kennel and wardrobe full of designer clothes. To be truly happy, all a dog needs is a loving family, a couple of long walks each day and about 30 minutes of “play time”. That’s it.

Dog accessories are good fun. Doggie spa sets are perhaps taking it slightly too far, but jackets and toys will keep your dog warm and give him something to do during the day, particularly if the house is empty. What do you all think? Do you think dog accessories are an important part of a dog’s life? Do you have many accessories for your pet pooch? Tell us your thoughts below.