If you’re planning to blanket your donkey this winter then you will need to know a few basic terms in order to buy the best blanket for your donkey and his particular environment. First, you should make sure you know your donkey’s size, the weight or fill you are looking for, and the denier. The weight or fill describes the thickness of the blanket. The denier; however, describes the durability of the blanket. For instance, the denier is the measure of the nylon fiber density in the blanket, which varies from blanket to blanket. A blanket with a 1200D means a 1200 denier and indicates the blanket is more durable than a blanket with a 600D. If your donkey is playful then you may want to consider a stronger denier. Older, less active donkeys may do well with a lower denier. Still need help? Just give your vet Neshoba County, MS a call or click here.