The emerging cold days will again divide dog breeders into two irreconcilable camps. While the supporters of one mountain for various clothes, sweaters and jackets, the other look at them with disrespect and comment on them: “I would not dress the dog in my life.” How right is it?
Someone sees unnecessary animal polishing in dressing the dog, others consider it a necessity. As usual, we would probably find the truth somewhere almost in the middle. The main and most important point from which we can reflect in such a decision is the race of the dog. Other roles also include the health of the animal, age, type of hair and its modifications, and other episode rolls in the form of specific conditions, and yes – also the taste of the breeder (which must not be at the expense of the comfort and health of the animal).
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Pay attention to the type of hair
So how to approach dogs modern, but rationally? If the dog is equipped with double hair – that is, the cover and undercoat, it is unlikely to cool. We would probably be surprised, Husky, or other purely Nordic breed. Their undercoat can safely capture and mainly retain heat at the skin. Such animals, on the other hand, could lose its natural defenses against the cold by “crushing” the hair under the clothes.
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Get the outfit before it starts freezing
But then they are here too Breeds without undercoat, such as boxers, beagles, so popular yorkshires and other domestic pets, who in cold weather go out mostly for a while. Their hair does not provide them with sufficient protection from winter, but not from moisture. Therefore, the breeder has no choice but to buy his pet functional out even before the first frosts come. It is not just a fashion accessory or profligacy. It is a necessity that keeps the dog warm and dry.
Small breeds are sensitive
Remember this need mainly for really small breeds, which of course will cool even faster than their large relatives. As soon as the temperature drops below 7 ° C, we should be cautious and prefer to dress them for a short walk. Larger breeds then manage the temperatures around the aforementioned 7 ° C, but even in this case we cannot evaluate the situation for all individuals the same.
Risky factors
Puppies, dog seniors and sick animals are much more susceptible to disorders and insufficient thermoregulationmoreover, they can have and other diseases that only get worse in cold and cause pain. The same applies to dogs after surgeryor for those who have for any reason more courage.
Do you go out without a sweater?
If you were still not convinced of whether to dress your little “couch” or keep him his natural dog dignity, realize that he is in a warm warm room for most of the day (just like you). He is wearing the same fur coat in which he comes out. It’s similar to you going for a walk as dressed as you walk at home. Pride is only one side of the coin, the health and comfort of the animal.
The main is the functionality
Okay, so we go to the store for a suit – whether with joy of future purchase or with a little resistance that we will overcome in the interest of the animal. At the moment, however, we should look more than the attractiveness of the cut. The sweaters are nice, but we will definitely not give them to the dog in wet weather or snow. As soon as it is being stated, it moistens to the dog and hair and loses the remains of its insulation abilities. Instead of helping the dog we expose even more cold. Therefore Always choose the clothes ideally water -repellent.
Also pay attention to dog paws
Also remember that In winter we will have to take more care of the health of dog paws, which although the cold can withstand but need to protect them from salt and ice. Although we do not have to directly buy special shoes, treating ointments or petrolatum and rinsing paws after a walk is an essential part of care for their health.
