Like humans, our 4-legged friends also suffer from temperature changes especially in the winter season, so let's see how to protect our beloved dogs from the cold.
Low Temperatures: dogs that suffer from the cold
Low temperatures can create a lot of discomfort in dogs who even show tremors.
- Dogs that stay don't particularly like the cold: Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky and Chow Chow.
- Dogs that do not suffer particularly in winter: Dobermanns, small dogs with short or hairless hair, and greyhounds. Any shaved or over-shorn dog falls into this category, because the thick winter coat is a dog's insulator.
Protecting the dog from the cold: The Kennel
It is good practice to add a blanket to the berth and for dogs that live in the garden , modifications will need to be made to the kennel to keep it well insulated from the cold. The addition of a flexible plastic door to be fixed at the entrance of the kennel to maintain the internal temperature and reduce air infiltration.
Often change blankets added for the winter period: dogs they enter the kennel dirty and sometimes even wet, so what should be a blanket to keep them warm could turn into a well of humidity and water.
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Protecting your dog from the cold: Coat Care
It is important to take the best care of your dog, using a comb to remove knots and brushing the fur well, even during the winter, because matted hair is less efficient protection against snow and rain and does not insulate as well. Combing and grooming your dog's coat can also alleviate dandruff problems in dry winters.
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Protecting the dog from the cold: Coats
Dogs who show discomfort with tremors must be covered with a coat especially when taking them for a walk. Take shorter walks when it's very cold.
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