Winter comes with its cold wind and its cold snow. Are you ready for dogs to spend the winter in this dry and cold winter? Dogs also need to keep warm and strengthen their resistance in winter!

The bitter winter has come, what special attention do dogs need? Can their bodies survive the winter safely? In fact, they also need a set of health care way.

1. In winter, the weather is cold and dry, the blood circulation of the dog is easy to be poor, and the joint tissue cannot discharge the blood with the change of temperature, causing joint pain and swelling. Therefore, keeping warm is the focus of protecting joints.

2. Protect the respiratory tract The large temperature difference between morning and evening makes dogs with sensitive trachea prone to respiratory diseases, coughs, colds, fevers and other diseases. When the weather is cold, it is the key to add more water to the dog and improve the resistance.

3. Protect the eyes Although bacteria are not easy to breed in winter, the diseases of the dog's eyes will not decrease due to the season. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the health of the dog's eyes all year round and cannot take it lightly.

4. Protect the soles of the feet in the winter when snowflakes are flying and the weather is freezing. In winter, the paws and pads of dogs are also relatively fragile, and are easy to dry, crack and peel. Parents should pay attention to protecting the paws of their dogs when they go out with their dogs.

In the cold winter, dogs need more careful care and attention from parents. Dogs will also shiver because of the cold, and they also need to keep warm. So, parents, give your dog a warm winter from now on!

1. Prevent colds

The arrival of winter makes the weather Dry and cold. During this period, dogs should be prevented from respiratory diseases, colds and other diseases. Especially small dogs and puppies have poor cold tolerance and resistance, and are more likely to get sick in winter!

2. Supplemental nutrition

Supplementation of dog nutrition in winter is the most important thing. Only by absorbing enough nutrients can the dog's body be stronger and have stronger cold resistance.

3. Stay active

Although the winter is cold and outdoor activities are reduced, it is essential to get out and exercise every day. Because dogs increase exercise is also an important way to improve immunity.

4. No need for supplements

Winter is a good time for supplements, and parents will also consider adding meals to their dogs or feeding them more nutritious foods s things. In fact, it is not necessary, it will increase the burden on the dog's body, as long as you follow the normal feeding method every day. However, it’s okay to give your dog an occasional snack to encourage encouragement.

Long-haired dogs don't need to wear clothes: Dogs are not very cold animals, and most of the dog's body surface defense is enough to withstand the cold in winter of. Some dogs have very long and thick fur, like many sheepdogs, long-haired dogs, or sled dogs not only have thick fur, but in winter they will also grow a thick undercoat, which is great for dogs like this. There is absolutely no need for dogs to wear clothes.

Strong or fat-prone short-haired dogs don't need to wear clothes: Clothes for dogs in winter are more for short-haired dogs. But even if your dog is short-haired, it's not 100% necessary to dress him. Dogs such as starlings, bull, short-haired dachshund, etc., which are easy to gain weight, do not necessarily need to dress them in winter, their body fat will be reduced. Enough, dressing such dogs can sometimes interfere with their movement. And for very strong dogs like Spot, Labrador, Great Dane, Rottweiler, etc., there is no need to dress them in winter to resist the cold, because they are very strong and excessive protection reduces their resistance.

Short-haired and thin dogs should wear clothes in winter: although most dogs are not afraid of the cold, some breeds born as toy dogs are still very weak. The most obvious example is the Chihuahua, these tiny little dogs with no thick fur to protect them, are born to grow up in greenhouses, and they go out when the cool wind blows in the fall. It will shiver when it is cold, and because this kind of dog is thin, if it is sick, it will easily become more and more serious. It is very good for this kind of dog to wear clothes when it is cold. of. If your dog is not a Chihuahua, but also has such characteristics: thin, short hair, poor physical fitness, it is best to consider putting some small clothes for them to resist the cold when winter comes. In general, most dogs do not need to wear clothes in winter. Of course, if your dog is very cute in clothes, and you really want it to show off in small clothes, you might as well let it go out in clothes occasionally, but it’s fine every now and then. I'm used to wearing clothes. I went out for a walk without wearing clothes on a cold day, and came back with a cold.

Theoretically, dogs don't need to wear clothes, and most dogs (especially long-haired dogs) can spend the winter outdoors, and of course they need a litter. But now dogs live indoors for a long time. Under the careful care of their owners, their body's resistance and cold resistance have declined. Therefore, they need to wear some clothes to help them resist the cold outside, but they do not need to be too thick for a long time. Clothes are not good for the dog's fur either, just put it on before going out! If some small dogs have been raised and slept indoors, and the temperature outside is more than 25 degrees Celsius, it is best Dress it up when you go out for a walk.

1. Select a time period with higher temperature, such as 12:00 to 15:00;

2. If the area has already started heating, the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is relatively high. It's better to wear clothes for the puppy when going out in the morning and evening;

3. Try to let the puppy gradually adapt from going out to the outdoors, such as staying in the corridor for a while;

4. Be sure to keep the dog on a leash when going out to prevent mischievous puppies from getting lost, picking up roadside food and getting into car accidents;

5. Don't forget to clean up the dog's feces in time and keep a place for walking Clean;

6. It is not easy to take more baths in winter. After walking home, use a hot towel to wash the puppy's face, lower abdomen, buttocks, 4 paws and tail.

1. Keep exercising and keep enough time for exercise and play.

2. Remember not to exercise after your dog is full, it may cause digestive problems.

3. Try to avoid exercising your dog before and after feeding.

4. Jogging, walking, climbing, or playing a game of Frisbee with the dog can help the dog to strengthen their physique and help them control their weight in winter to prevent the dog from gaining weight.

5. Pay attention to the cold when going out for exercise. Short-haired dogs and dogs with health problems can wear cold clothing made of thicker materials when going out.