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It's December, so depending on where you live, you may be seeing a lot more dogs in sweaters. But do they really need them? Morning Edition investigates.

A dog has a similar sensitivity to the cold as humans do – but it also has fur. This protects it not only against warmth in the summer, but also against the wet and cold in the winter.

Published December 20, 2024 at 4:08 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email It's December, so depending on where you live, you may be seeing a lot more dogs in sweaters. But do they really need them?