Be careful when raising dogs for heating in winter

When the weather is cold, heaters are used in many places. Safety measures must be taken when using them. In some places where there is no heating equipment, firewood will be used for heating, but this Allowing your dog to stay warm can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Avoid walking your dog in the morning and evening when raising a dog in winter

The temperature difference in winter is relatively large, especially in the morning and evening, the temperature is relatively low. If you take your dog out for a walk, your dog will easily catch a cold. If you catch a cold and don't protect your feet, you can easily get frostbite.

Don’t wear clothes for a long time when raising dogs in winter

Some dogs have their own cold resistance, but for some small dogs, the cold resistance is relatively poor, so many owners help their dogs Wear clothes to keep warm, but be sure not to keep your dog in clothes for a long time, as this can easily cause skin diseases. Try to go out as little as possible in winter. If you need to go out, give them a small piece of clothing to keep them warm, and you can take it off when you get home.

When raising dogs in winter, pay attention to feeding the right amount

Many owners will want their dogs to eat more so that they are not afraid of the cold. In fact, dogs are afraid of being full rather than hungry. If they feed too much food at once, they will It will stretch the dog to pieces and easily lead to dog gastroenteritis. Moreover, dogs generally exercise less in winter and are prone to obesity.

Pay attention to the frequency of bathing when raising dogs in winter

In winter, do not bathe your dog when it is dirty. Frequently bathing your dog will not only make it easy for the dog to catch a cold, but will also destroy the protective layer of the dog's skin and cause the dog to suffer from skin diseases.

Be careful to avoid using electric blankets when raising dogs in winter

Using electric blankets for dogs will not only interfere with the dog’s normal self-protection function from the cold, but also cause some dogs to like chewing and other habits , increasing safety risks such as short circuit and electric shock.

Pay attention to hydration when raising dogs in winter

The temperature is already low in winter. If the dog is given cold water, it can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, even diarrhea, vomiting, etc. The owner must give the dog cold water every day. Replace the dog with fresh water. It is best to give the dog warm water.
For problems such as poor gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea and vomiting in dogs, pet owners can feed their dogs some probiotics to regulate their gastrointestinal conditions and enhance their resistance.

Pay attention to deworming when raising dogs in winter

The environment in summer is indeed easy to breed bacteria. Bacteria and viruses are relatively less or less active in winter, but on the contrary, the resistance of dogs in winter is lower than in summer. , and the amount of activity is still low, bacteria and viruses may take advantage of it at this time, so regular internal and external deworming is also necessary.