Cheongsam for cats, vests for turtles? More owners dressing up their pets

Home-grown pet fashion labels have seen sales grow in the past three years as more owners dress up their furry friends

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Dressing up her three rough-coated Jack Russell terriers in T-shirts began as a way for dog-lover Loo Ke Ying, 34, to snap cute photos of her pets.

But the marketing executive thinks the breathable cotton shirts she buys for her terriers - Sam, Pecan and Shelly - also protect their skin when they get the occasional rash.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 01, 2018, with the headline Cheongsam for cats, vests for turtles? More owners dressing up their pets. Subscribe