T-shirt size for 'normal size' cat?

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Hope someone is on that knows the answer to this wierd question.... What size child's T-shirt fits a 'normal size' cat? Spike's 15 lbs but a regular stocky cat frame rather than one of our big boys.

THANK YOU!!!!

 

[Nan & Amber (GA)]

Not weird at all!

I'm actually not sure what the right answer is (infant or the next size up?), but for a stocky-framed cat I might try a small-sized doggie t-shirt instead. The sleeve/shoulder positioning is better for a 4-legged creature, which might be important for a larger-framed kitty.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Not weird at all!

I'm actually not sure what the right answer is (infant or the next size up?), but for a stocky-framed cat I might try a small-sized doggie t-shirt instead. The sleeve/shoulder positioning is better for a 4-legged creature, which might be important for a larger-framed kitty.

Thanks Nan - that's my issue too. If I can find them for a lot less than $19 that they have been, I'll go with those instead but I suspect I'll not. Prices for 'accessories' here are stOOpid!

 

[Nan & Amber (GA)]

Thanks Nan - that's my issue too. If I can find them for a lot less than $19 that they have been, I'll go with those instead but I suspect I'll not. Prices for 'accessories' here are stOOpid!

Arrgggh! Yeah, that's true, the "pet accessories" are such a racket!

 

[Olive & Paula]

I don't know about baby shirts. However, a onesie size 0-3 months is way to big for a 5-6 lb kitten. I was looking for something when PJ was spayed so I could take the cone off. I think it would fit my 11 lb kitty though. You should be okay with a 3-6 month size, as a typical newborn baby doubles its birth weight in 3-6 months.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

The pet t-shirts sure didn't fit the bill for this! They all leave the belly open and cover the back AND the cheapest one was $12. I ended up getting onsies and will either cut off the bottom or cut OUT the bottom, we'll see...

 

[MaineLove]

Not a silly question at all! I asked my neighbor if she had any onesies that her baby had grown out of, probably the silliest question she had ever had! Coral was about 12 lbs at the time I needed to have a covering to help a surgery incision heal. It was close to her neck. My neighbor had a size for an 18 month old so the only alteration I had to make was to sew up the neck so she couldn't get at her skin issue on her shoulder. I just left the snaps open and she had no problem using her box. The other option I used was an elizabethan collar that I made out of cardboard and used string to thread through holes I had punched at the closing so it was easy to get in and out of.



I found that WalMart had the least expensive onesies and some were on "sale." The other option may be to look into a thrift store. This worked well for Coral and she healed and has no "scar" lack of fur in the area. Best to you, Kathe

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Hi Kathe!! Nice to see you!

I got onesies but just learned I misjudged his fat self...should have gotten a 12 or 18 but one fit. I was afraid his injured foot would catch on the snap area so cut about 1.5" off that. The other 3 are smaller and I don't think they'll fit....unless I coat him in vaseline.

 

[MaineLove]

I did get a 12 month size and she looked like a pencil! Should have tried the vaseline, good one! K

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Lyresa, look at this chart and tell me what size Spike would be. Maybe one of my cat onsies will fit him. I think I have medium and small.

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Not a silly question at all! I asked my neighbor if she had any onesies that her baby had grown out of, probably the silliest question she had ever had! Coral was about 12 lbs at the time I needed to have a covering to help a surgery incision heal. It was close to her neck. My neighbor had a size for an 18 month old so the only alteration I had to make was to sew up the neck so she couldn't get at her skin issue on her shoulder. I just left the snaps open and she had no problem using her box. The other option I used was an elizabethan collar that I made out of cardboard and used string to thread through holes I had punched at the closing so it was easy to get in and out of.

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I found that WalMart had the least expensive onesies and some were on "sale." The other option may be to look into a thrift store. This worked well for Coral and she healed and has no "scar" lack of fur in the area. Best to you, Kathe

These are the most adorable photos!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Lyresa, look at this chart and tell me what size Spike would be. Maybe one of my cat onsies will fit him. I think I have medium and small.

Tricia, are your onsies for cats or babies?

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Lyresa, look at this chart and tell me what size Spike would be. Maybe one of my cat onsies will fit him. I think I have medium and small. ...

Thanks Tricia! I'll measure next time he's out of the kennel - probably be tomorrow if that's OK?

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

would you like a hoodie for a x-small dog? it's pastel pink. still has the tags on it....

I got it for my cat when she was little and it was way too big. I had to take a sweatshirt sleeve and cut it off and make head and leg holes......
the only thing that was small enough for her back then.

if he's that much bigger, maybe a sweatpant leg would fit him .....

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Tricia, are your onsies for cats or babies?

Bobbie, for cats. They are CoverMes.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

@Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey and @rhiannon and shadow (GA) - THANK YOU BOTH for your offers of cover-ups but I think we're going to be fine with the onesies we have. Size 6-9 months fits, the ones I got are like little tank tops without sleeves and are working well. I changed to another one this morning while the others are being washed...he's not messing with them which is surprising me! I truly expected him to throw a fit and work his way out of them. He actually seems to enjoy them. The only issue I've run into is his hair tends to cause them to work their way down as he moves a lot. Not hard to just grab the top and pull it back up a bit.

 

[Kris & Teasel]

@Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey and @rhiannon and shadow (GA) - THANK YOU BOTH for your offers of cover-ups but I think we're going to be fine with the onesies we have. Size 6-9 months fits, the ones I got are like little tank tops without sleeves and are working well. I changed to another one this morning while the others are being washed...he's not messing with them which is surprising me! I truly expected him to throw a fit and work his way out of them. He actually seems to enjoy them. The only issue I've run into is his hair tends to cause them to work their way down as he moves a lot. Not hard to just grab the top and pull it back up a bit.

Maybe he likes that "Thundershirt" feeling of security.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

Maybe he likes that "Thundershirt" feeling of security.

I think so and I'm shocked! This response from a cat that freaked out SO bad when ER put him in that cone...he had that cone right back off within a minute or so even as hurt as he was...

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

maybe he's claustrophobic like my mother.... she couldn't wear the plastic oxygen mask....

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Lyresa, I'm thrilled that you found a solution that Spike seems to be accepting. I haven't seen an update, but it sounds like he's doing well, all things considered? I'm still praying for him every night.

How is DH? I hope his paralysis has passed and he's feeling better. Vines for both him and for Spike and to you.