Are dogs afraid of cold in winter?

Date: 2025-03-06

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Whether a dog is afraid of the cold in winter is related to the breed of the dog. Some dogs come from cold regions and some come from subtropical regions, so their tolerance to cold is different. For example, long-haired dogs such as Alaskan dogs and Samoyed dogs have thicker fur and can survive the winter healthily. However, small or short-haired dogs like Teddy, Bichon, and Pomeranian do not have the ability to keep out the cold and need human intervention to keep warm.

How to keep dogs warm in winter:

1,Winter is a period of high incidence of many diseases, mainly including canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine infectious hepatitis, canine coronavirus infection and canine adenovirus type Ⅱ infection and so on. The weather is relatively cold in winter. If you often play outdoor activities, it will not only consume physical strength, but also let the heat out of the dog's body. Therefore, prepare enough food for them to increase the heat of the dog. If you play indoors, seek medical treatment Add food to the dog's digestion.

2. Even in winter, the dog should be bathed regularly, otherwise bacteria will accumulate. During the bathing process, the water temperature must be suitable for the dog’s skin, and it should be dried with a hair dryer in time after bathing. Frequent grooming for dogs can not only remove dirt, but also better keep out the cold.

3. The temperature is low in winter, and some dogs are very afraid of the cold, such as puppies, elderly dogs, sick dogs, and female dogs who have just given birth, etc. These dogs have relatively poor physique, so special attention should be paid to keeping warm , You can dress these dogs appropriately.