Most common questions used to investigate
Do you take steps to keep your dog warm?
Do you tend to leave your dog in the car while you head out for shopping?
Does your dog have a coat?
Do you give your dog a bath often?
Do you monitor his food intake?
Do you take your dog outdoors for a walk?
Common conclusions
Dogs are dependent on you to keep them warm during the cold winters. So, what you can do is keep it indoors for the most part. Even if you end up going outdoors, make sure you brush off the snow from your dog's coat as soon as it enters the house and even wraps a towel around it to make her feel warm and cozy. These are simple steps that can protect your dog's skin from excessive drying and flakes.
Leaving your pet in the car while you head out for shopping, even if it is for a few minutes, can be highly dangerous for your pet. That's because closed cars can quickly absorb the outside cold and can become a refrigerator within minutes. In turn, this will chill your pet and cause it to shiver from the cold. This is why it's better to leave your pet at home when you go out shopping on a cold winter day.
Dog coats come in many shapes and sizes to suit your dog breed and your preferences. A dog coat becomes mandatory for dogs that are short-haired, elderly, or sick as their chances of surviving the winters would be less. Likewise, have good fitting coats for your pups as well. On the other hand, if your dog is long-haired, don't trim his hair before the winter months as this can act as a natural way to protect them during winters.
Reduce the frequency of bath for your dog because when you wash often, it removes the oil from your dog's skin and increases the chance of having a flaky skin. Since winters can be harsh on your dog, reduce the number of baths you give it during this time. It's ok for your dog to be stinky rather than having a flaky coat. If you must, take your dog to the vet and give it a nice shampoo or conditioner bath.
All of us need different kinds of foods during the different seasons because we are tuned to nature and its differences. The same applies to dogs too. During winters, some breeds are genetically disposed to hibernation, so they don't need a ton of food during this time. If your dog refuses to eat, it is perfectly normal and doesn’t try to overfeed it.
Great! But make sure you find some indoor activities to keep your dog active.
Limit the number of times you take your dog for a walk and even if you do, put on a coat to keep it warm.
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