Abstract: Protective apparel (10) for a domestic animal is provided. The protective apparel (10) generally includes a collar (15), a forward piece (20) for fit about an intermediate trunk region of an animal's anatomy, and a hind piece (30) detachably coupled to the forward piece (20) for covering a hind region of the domestic animal's anatomy. The forward piece (20) includes first and second panel portions (21, 22) joined one to the other, and a coupling portion (26, 28) extending from at least one of the panel portions (21, 22) for releasably engaging the collar (15). The hind piece (30) includes first and second end portions (31, 32) between which an intermediate portion (34) extends. The end portions (31, 32) respectively couple in detachable manner to the panel portions (21, 22) of the forward piece (20). The intermediate portion (34) defines a protective panel (340) for absorbent capture of waste excreted by the domestic animal.