Tips For Keeping Your Home Pets Cozy In The Cold Months
Posted On Sunday, March 14th, 2010 By Adrienne Resnick
If you have pets that live outside, there are a few things you have to do to ensure that they get through the cold winters. Drinks are vital to your pet and to make sure they don’t freeze, a heated bowl which works according to the temperature is ideal.
Floors in dog houses get very cold in winter, yet many of us never think that our poor dog has to lie on that cold floor. They haven’t got slippers to keep their paws warm, so we have to help them. If you can, have your kennel raised off the ground on stilts. If you can’t do this, put an elevate bed in so they don’t have to sleep on the floor.
Some dog owners dress their dogs up in ridiculous outfits to match their own, but in the winter months even the owners who treat this practice with disdain appreciate that jackets and sweater serve a purpose.
Generally speaking, dog clothes come in 5 sizes, so it’s highly likely that there will be some to fit your dog. They are easy to care for too and can go in your washing machine.
A combination of winter clothing and joint supplements will ensure that your pet stays warm and healthy throughout the winter. It’s worthwhile thinking about a lightweight fleece jacket for your house dog to protect it from drafts. If you have to take your dog out for a walk in a blizzard, there are goggles available to make sure that nothing blows into their eyes.
Our cats need some special care during the winter months too. As they have very little body fat they feel the cold more than dogs. A cat bed that is shaped like a cave will keep them warm and cozy in the coldest weather.
Carpets keep a room warm, but if you have laminate or wooden flooring your pet will feel the cold when they are lying down through the day. A rug will keep them warmer, or even better, a heated pet mat. Both dogs and cats will enjoy sleeping on these through the day, especially if they are used to lying beside your bed at night on a carpet. How Your Pets Will Maintain Their Warmth
The worst thing that you can possibly do is leave your pet outside so that it’s exposed to the elements. Frostbite is nasty at any time, but can be extremely painful for dogs. It’s attacks their tail, feet and ears so make sure they have good shelter.
If you’re a cat owner, learn about how a magnetic pet door or Petsafe cat door might be a terrific addition as well.
