In real life, we often see some dogs wearing various colors of clothing and looking gorgeous. In fact, there is no precedent in the thousands of years of Chinese dog-raising history for putting clothes on dogs. So how do dogs spend the winter? What...
In real life, we often see some dogs wearing various colors of clothing and looking gorgeous. In fact, there is no precedent in the thousands of years of Chinese dog-raising history for putting clothes on dogs. So how do dogs spend the winter? What are some ways for puppies to spend the winter?
1. Although dogs are warm-blooded animals, puppies are not fully developed yet and their temperature control system is imperfect. Therefore, young dogs are more susceptible to the influence of external environmental temperature. Therefore, owners need to prepare a warm and comfortable kennel for their dogs in winter, and move the kennel to a sunny and leeward location. They also need to change the kennel frequently and expose it to the sun to keep it dry.
2. When the indoor temperature is lower than 21 degrees Celsius, the owner can also use physical heating methods, such as electric blankets and hot water bottles to increase the temperature, but they must be wrapped in a towel to avoid scalding the puppy.
3. If the puppy has less hair, the owner can also try to wear clothes to keep the dog warm. But it should also be noted that no matter what kind of dog it is, don't wear clothes for too long. You can wear them when playing outside and take them off after a while indoors to avoid skin diseases caused by stuffy hair for too long.
4. Since winter is relatively cold, dogs will consume calories faster. At this time, the owner can feed the dog some higher-calorie foods, such as cooked animal offal, chicken breast, carrots, broccoli, etc., to help the dog resist the cold. In addition, you should also pay attention to giving your dog less raw and cold food in winter to avoid intestinal problems.
5. Maintain air circulation
If you keep the doors and windows closed in winter, the air will not circulate, which is not good for the dog's body and your own health. Therefore, the owner should also pay attention to maintaining air circulation. When the weather is sunny, the windows can be opened appropriately for ventilation, so that the environment will be drier.
6. Adjust the time for walking the dog
The temperature is lower in winter, and the resistance of the puppy is also relatively weak, so the owner can adjust the time for walking the dog during the cold season. When the weather is too cold or rainy, it is recommended not to take your dog out, and you can appropriately increase the amount of exercise at home. When the weather is good, you can take your dog for outdoor activities to promote calcium absorption, which is beneficial to the growth and development of the dog's bones.
