Keep your fur baby wrapped in warm clothes during winter.
Take care of certain things to ensure that your pets don’t catch cold and can stay warm during winters.
Winters are finally here. Everybody has started taking precautions to protect themselves from the cold. Our furry friends too need to stay protected during the winter, so that they do not fall sick and can remain active throughout the day. While humans can express discomfort, animals can’t. So if you have a pet at home, then you need to take care of certain things to ensure that they don’t catch cold and can stay warm during winters. Here are a few tips to take care of your pet during this season.
Keep them indoors
Just like humans, animals feel cold. If the temperature outside is too low, then it is best to keep your pet inside the house and not take them out for long walks. If you have a dog or a cat, while they may have fur to protect their body, their ears and tail are sensitive to cold temperatures. Make sure to take your pets out during the day, so that they can soak in some sun.
Keep them warm
If your fur baby is feeling cold inside the house, keep them wrapped in warm clothes. If you want to take them out for a short walk, make them wear clothes to keep them warm and cosy, so that the cold winds do not affect them and make them fall sick. If you happen to have a kennel for your dog, then you can keep them inside; leave the door open, so that it can breathe.
Do not shave the fur
Shaving the fur of your pet, especially dogs, in the summer season is ideal as it will help them regulate the temperature of their body. In winter, the fur will protect them from the dipping temperatures and keep the body warm from the cold. Bathe your dog in lukewarm water only during the winter season. Make sure you do not take your pet outside immediately after bathing.
Don’t let them sleep on the floor
If you are someone who doesn’t like to share the bed with your furry friend, then make sure you have a separate dog bed or a warm blanket spread on the cold floor during the winter season. Sleeping on the cold floor directly can make them fall sick.
Hydration is important
Just like humans, animals too need to be hydrated during the winter season. Due to the cold temperature, one may not feel too thirsty. Make sure you keep your pets hydrated. Offer them water every 2 to 3 hours. Make sure the water is not too cold. Offer them fresh water every time. Remember to give them healthy food as they will not be able to step out of the home for exercise. In the winter, dogs can become lethargic and lazy due to cold, hence, make sure to keep them on a proper diet to keep them active.
Health checkup
If you feel your dog looks sick, lazy or lethargic or is not eating and drinking properly then it’s best to take them to the doctor. Pay attention to the daily activities and see if anything seems out of place.