Winter is coming, and everyone is beginning to think about the health and comfort of pet dogs. Some people are worried that dogs will be afraid of the cold and will be attacked by the cold. So are dogs afraid of the cold? In the cold winter, how should we keep warm for dogs? First, we need to understand the physical condition of the dog.
The dog's body is covered with a layer of hair, which can effectively prevent the loss of heat. Therefore, most dogs do not feel very cold like humans in the cold winter. On the contrary, there are some breeds of dogs, such as pugs, puppets, chihuahuas, etc., which are relatively small in size and relatively short in hair, so they are more likely to feel cold and frozen.
In addition, older factors, symptoms and other factors will also affect the dog's temperature regulation ability, and owners need to pay attention to keeping warm. Next, we need to consider how to keep warm for dogs. Hair is the most basic warming tool for dogs, so you should trim your dog's hair neatly to keep it warm. In addition, we can provide dogs with a warm and comfortable environment indoors, especially at night and in the morning, because the temperature is low during this period, and dogs are vulnerable to cold. We can place heaters or heaters under the mattress, in the dog house, and on the blanket to maintain a pleasant temperature; we can also use electric heating pads or plush baby mats to heat the dog's mattresses to give them a more warm and comfortable living environment. In addition, we need to pay attention to the following points: 1. When outdoor activities, if the temperature is low, you can wear dog clothes or other warm clothes for your dog to avoid being attacked by the cold. 2. If the mattress at home cannot keep warm, you can prepare a dog bed for your dog, and at the same time, put them in a comfortable and soft blanket, which will help improve their sleep quality. 3. Pay attention to diet and exercise to enhance the body's immunity and resistance, and also help regulate body temperature. Although dogs will not get sick due to colds, if they cannot provide a pleasant living environment, they will still experience depressed days, affecting their mental and physical health. Let us pay attention to the health and comfort of dogs together, and let them live warmly and comfortably this winter!