The Raptor Shield vest is veterinary recommended, and is safe around children and other pets. It is lightweight and comfortable so your pet can run and play without knowing they even have it on. Experts agree that 98% of the time birds of prey attack from the back of its prey, try to carry it off, and trap and injure it with its talons. The vest has been tested, designed, and proven to keep hawks and other birds of prey from penetrating the vest — talon-proof! This helps protect your small pet from being injured or picked up and dropped by birds. It is made of the same material as bullet proof glass and is designed to be lightweight and comfortable to wear, fits snugly, and has a rear extender for extra length. The built-in comfort liner provides a shock absorber from an attack and will keep them warm in the winter, and a little cooler in the summertime. Raptor Shield can protect small dogs from coyote attacks and other animal threats, too. Designed and hand sewn in the USA, Raptor Shield offers four sizes, includes rear-extenders for longer pets, and free exchanges for a perfect fit.