When the winter months bring cold air, it's time to protect your dog. Dogs catch colds just like humans. Dogs can get respiratory infections Dogs with joint problems or osteoporosis suffer greatly from the cold. Whether your dog is a dog living indoors or outdoors in a kennel, it is our job to make sure our dog is warm and comfortable.

Most people know that a dog has thick fur like Chow Chow or Pekingese that are not affected by cold weather like most breeds like Dalmatian, Greyhound. Small dogs are exposed and suffer from the cold than large dogs. Here are some important tips to keep your dog healthy in the winter

1. Shelter for the dog

If possible the family dog ​​should live in the house during the winter at least. This is the best way to protect your dog in the winter whether you are at home or not. Especially if they are puppies that should not be left outside because their protection cave is like that of weak old dogs and is unable to warm their bodies.

2. Beds for dogs

Most dogs that live in the house have a bed for their own dog. In winter the bed insulates and creates a buffer between the cold floor and the dog's body. It is recommended to put the bed in a corner that is not exposed to the wind. There are those who let their dog sleep with them in bed and let the dog sleep with you, this is not a good idea and can cause future behavioral problems. Beds are a must especially for older dogs, for dogs that need help maintaining their body temperature.

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