Winter Care Essentials For Your Dog

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Winters have started and your dog needs special attention during the season. All dogs are not blessed with the furry coats and pads on their paws. Neither can you expect them to wear sweaters like humans. So, what do you do? We are here to guide you on how to take care of your dog during the winter season.

The winter season can be very difficult for your dog, especially if you have no place to keep it inside. You have to be careful about its diet, weight, hydration, grooming etc. Because your dog cannot express how it feels the hills, you need to keep in mind these things or your dog may end up getting sick.

Take a look at these winter care tips which are essential for your dog.

Diet: As temperatures fall, owners are less inclined to exercise their dogs due to their own discomfort in the cold weather. Less exercise means less calorie expenditure. When dogs are expending fewer calories they need less dietary calories and less food. Continuing to feed the same amount of food will result in winter weight gain which is unhealthy. So, you need to be careful about your dog's diet and exercise.

Keep Them Warm: Limit your dog's time outdoor during the season. Provide them warm, indoor shelters. Place your dog's bed in a warm spot; away from drafts, cold tile or uncarpeted floors.

Avoid Unnecessary Accidents: Dogs often seek shelter in warm places during winters. They feel cozy under the cars, lamps or heating devices. Keep a check to avoid unnecessary accidents.

Keep Your Dog Hydrated: It's cold but it doesn't mean that you dog needs less water than in summer. So, provide fresh water for your dog.

Dry Properly: After bathing your dog make sure you dry it properly. Otherwise your dog may catch cold.

Special medical needs: Cold weather will aggravate existing medical conditions in dogs, particularly arthritis. It is very important to maintain an exercise regimen with your arthritic dog.

Follow these tips to protect your dog during winter.