Misgendering a pet can result in serious microsubconscious distress. Pay attention to clues. Your pet will let you know his/her/their/cir identity through things like body language, toy preferences, and reaction to gendered pet clothing. #PetGender #TransPets 🐱🐶🏳️‍⚧️
Here I will provide some examples of pet body language related to gender identity.
This dog appears happy expressing a femme gender identity. If this is the case with your pet, try using a series of feminine pronouns and watch their body language. If they seem happier with a particular set of pronouns, use those. But remember that these may change over time. Image
This tabby clearly enjoys a masculine gender expression. See how the ears are forward, and the face looks relaxed and content. It can most likely be assumed that he/they identifies as male, or masc nonbinary. Image
This rabbit seems lethargic. Baby blue generally represents boys, so it is likely the bunny either feels uncomfortable presenting as male or does not like wearing a material that reminds it of the oppression of it’s species. Their caregiver should try other colors and fabrics. Image
Just because a pet is trans, this does not mean they are ready to express their identity publicly. A frightened posture may indicate that the pet needs time to grow comfortable expressing their gender outwardly. Patience is key. Image
The proud, unapologetic posture of this cat dressed in the colors of the #TransPet flag shows that not only are they comfortable in their gender expression, but they are ready to help raise awareness. Image

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