If you are a resident of a cold country, winter may be either a fun time for you when you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding or it may be sheer nuisance as you have to bear the bone-chilling weather and clean piles of snow from your backyard. However, whatever winter means to you, it’s definite that your four-legged family members need a special care in this season. Here are five tips to save your beloved pets from the cold winter blow. You will get many more pet care tips on Pet Blog.
If your pet spends most of the time in the backyard or anywhere outside, you should keep her/him inside the home during winter, especially if winter in your area is characterized by freezing cold weather. Cold can bring many diseases to pets including cough and cold and you have to save your pet from them.
If conditions are such that you have to keep your pet outside the home, think if your high quality fur coat can save you from the chill. The answer is no! Your pet’s coat too is just unable to save her/him. So, consider getting an extremely warm, cozy, draft-free and dry shelter outside home. Check if there are any laws regarding an external shelter and be keen to follow them. Get here tips if your dog barks excessively as cold winter weather and/or feeling of loneliness may evoke barking.
Even in winters, your pet needs ample water for maintaining good health. While ice pops may be fun to play with, the pet cannot actually lick them for her/his needs of drinking water. So, be sure to give them clean and fresh water to drink.
It’s a general tendency of animals to rest in winters. They conserve energy that way. Dogs and cats exercise much less in winter even if they go out. In that case, you should keep an eye on your pet’s food habits and weight. You will never want an overweight or obese pet, right? Consider grain-free dog food which is a healthier option.
Frostbites can be a serious problem in pets, especially for paws, ears and tips of tails. It makes absolutely essential to keep your pets warm, particularly if they are out. Buy special coats, booties and even a hat if needed for your pet while you take her/him out. Look for if there are any signs of frostbites, like blisters and waxy firm skin.
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