Dogs need to keep warm in winter

The body functions of dogs are related to their body temperature. Dogs will adjust their own body temperature according to the climate, but dogs cannot resist the cold weather by themselves. Therefore, owners must do a good job of keeping their dogs warm.
The job of keeping warm is not about wearing thick clothes on your dog all day long. Don’t care for your dog in the way of “I think you are cold”. If there is heating indoors, there is no need to put clothes on the dog, but the kennel and the place where it often lies should be covered with thick blankets. When outdoors, dogs with short coats, old, weak, sick and disabled dogs should be dressed and kept warm.

Dogs do not need to be bathed frequently in winter

When caring for dogs in winter, daily grooming remains the same, or you can increase the frequency appropriately, but bathing will only happen once a month, which makes daily grooming a bit dirty. Dirt can be wiped clean with a warm wet towel. If you really must take a bath, try to complete the steps of bathing, drying, combing, etc. in one room or bathroom.

Dogs should not be kept indoors all the time in winter

If you raise a dog in winter, you should not take it out if you are a newborn, an old dog that cannot walk, or a dog that is sick or has a cold. They should be allowed to go to a location where they can bask in the sun at a timely manner, and dogs in good health should be taken out for a walk when the weather is fine to relax.
Because proper exposure to the sun can help dogs enhance their immunity and promote calcium absorption. In short, it is good for dogs. However, taking your dog to bask in the sun in winter does not mean blindly exposing yourself to the sun. You should pay attention to the time and place when you go out. You should choose a familiar walking route. Do not go near trash cans, trees, power lines, and do not go on the ice of rivers and lakes. .
Take your dog out. If you find that your dog is shivering, anxious, or whining from the cold, take your dog home as soon as possible. Do not take your dog out in bad weather such as rain, snow, strong wind, etc. You can stay indoors to interact with or train your dog.

Dogs need extra nutrition in winter

Dogs will consume more energy in winter because they need to be converted into heat to maintain body temperature, so owners should increase their nutrition appropriately. , such as protein and minerals, etc., can be supplemented with liver, milk or vegetables in food. As for staple food, it is still recommended to mainly use dog food. After all, dog food is specially designed for dogs and can meet their needs for a variety of nutrients.

Dogs’ dietary precautions in winter

Although the most vulnerable place for dogs to be “suffered” in winter is their intestines and stomach, especially small dogs with short legs, because the abdomen Close to the cold ground. However, all the food fed to dogs does not need to be heated. Dry food is generally not needed, and the water is warm drinking water.
Also, increasing nutrition ≠ increasing feeding amount. In winter, you still need to have a good diet, and you can eat less and more meals. In order for dogs to have a healthy digestive system, owners can prepare some pet probiotics or goat milk powder specially added with probiotics to protect their dogs.of the intestines.

Problems with fostering dogs during the Chinese New Year

If you need to visit your hometown during the Chinese New Year and cannot take your dog back with you, you must find a good fostering place. You can make an appointment with a regular pet foster agency or at a friend’s home. Do a thorough inspection before fostering, and bring all the dog's belongings with you when sending him to foster, so that he can feel safe in a strange place. It is best to ask if you can watch the dog's condition through video, etc.
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