Keep Your Dog Warm Through The Cold Temperatures
As we see cold weather hit most of Europe all of us pet owners need to take extra special care of our pets, even know they have fur coats they will still be feeling the cold. It’s good to take extra precautions and know where your local animal hospital is or an emergency vet.
Certain types of animal will fare a lot better in cold weather conditions however animals still need time to adapt to the new temperature the same as us. Pets change to what climate they are use to so even if youre husky originates from a cold climate it is still going to feel the cold because it is not use to it.
Normally I don’t encourage dressing-up of pets; I’m more of the “au naturel” way of thinking. In freezing temperatures a warm coat can help your pet resist the cold so I would recommend doing so.
Always make sure it’s big enough so if in doubt go bigger rather than smaller. Positioning is also very important, make sure it is in a warm place where there is no draught. Easier to clean than traditional baskets these boxes should be positioned well-away from doors as the slightest draught will turn your dog – who’s closer to the ground into a miserable bag of shivering bones.
Salt and other chemicals used to thaw roads and walkways can cause pads to crack and be sore. And, if ingested, these chemicals can be downright dangerous and you would need to take your pet to a vet referrals centre. You can solve this by putting boots on your dogs but this can cause problems as many dogs do not like having their feet covered. Boots are one way to solve the problem but most dogs don’t like to wear them and good luck trying to get them on your cat! To limit the amount of ice on your dogs paws add baby oil before you leave, this reduces the build of ice dramatically. And to prevent ice build-up on paws, rub a little baby oil on and between the pads before going outside.
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