Taking care of your Dog in Winters
With each season your dog will need pampering and care accordingly. However,] the winter weather is probably the toughest on them and may render them more prone to sickness. Here we look at some tips to keep your best mate free of sickness and free to play about.
Come winters and stepping out of the house seems as a task in itself. The same goes for your pet. Even though your dog has fur, he still feels cold. So, try to keep your dog indoors as much as practicable. But if you have the dog bed placed outside then you want to make some provisions to protect your dog from the cold. Give him a heated dog bed and supply acceptable shelter.
Your dogs too need protective clothing and particularly if they are the smaller ones or do not have fur. Breeds like Chihuahuas, Whippets and Greyhounds need warm clothes more as compared to other dog breeds. Get your pet a nice warm sweater or jacket.
Dog booties are also available to further defend your friend from the cold. However, they may not be the most comfortable of dog attire available. The booties protect your dog’s feet while simultaneously providing for better grip so that he doesn’t trip on the ice. With Velcro taping, you can buy the booties in a selection of shades which add glamour to your pooch’s persona.
If you are taking your dog on walks in the winter season, your pet may be susceptible to having painful paws. This is because typically dogs are made to walk on side walks that have been de-iced using various chemicals. Walking on these chemicals can make your dog’s feet dry, chapped and painful. Due to the agony, your dog will be tempted to lick their paws which could lead to gastrointestinal upset. Therefore, it is critical that you are taking even more care of your dog’s feet during winters.
Arthritis is one condition that actually worsens during the winter season. So, you want to be more careful in this case, your pet is suffering from arthritis. Try not to take your dogs outside for icy walks. Keep him heated and provide protective clothing at every point. Also, be gentler on your dog during the winter season. Do not be brash when you are playing as you might end up hurting the dog.
Your dog requires care throughout the year, however, the necessary level of attention and care increases significantly during the winters. By following the above tips, you will be able to protect and provide for your pet for any cold wave the season may throw up.
