Introduction

The weather is cold in winter, and the focus of management during this period should be on cold protection and heat preservation to prevent respiratory infections. Pay attention to cold protection and heat preservation. Being exposed to the rain and wind after exercise and the humidity of the kennel can cause colds. In severe cases, respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia may occur.

[Measures to prevent colds]

Effective measures to prevent colds are to prevent colds and heat, thicken mattresses, and replace them in time to keep them dry and prevent cold winds; when the weather is sunny and warm, strengthen outdoor exercise for dogs to enhance their physique and improve their health. Disease resistance. Allowing dogs to bask in the sun can not only keep them warm, but the ultraviolet rays in the sun also have the effect of disinfection and sterilization, and can promote the absorption of calcium, which is especially beneficial to the growth and development of the puppies' bones and prevents rickets in the puppies. Even if it is a long-haired breed, since the dog hair has not yet grown, its resistance is insufficient, and it is especially afraid of sudden cold and cold wind.

[Things to note when wearing dog clothes]

1. Long-haired dogs don’t need to wear clothes

Dogs are not very cold-sensitive animals. The surface defenses of most dogs’ bodies are enough to withstand the cold in winter. Some dogs have very long and thick hair, such as many shepherd dogs, long-haired dogs or sled dogs. Not only do they have thick hair, but they also grow a thick undercoat in winter. It is completely difficult to wear clothes for such dogs. It's necessary.

2. Short-haired dogs that are strong or prone to obesity do not need to wear clothes

Dressing dogs in winter is more suitable for short-haired dogs. However, even if your dog has short hair, it is not 100% necessary to wear clothes for him. Dogs that are easy to gain weight, such as mynas, bulldogs, short-haired dachshunds, etc., do not necessarily need to wear clothes in winter. Their body fat is enough. Clothes for such dogs can sometimes affect them. exercise. For dogs with very strong bodies, such as spots, Labradors, Great Danes, Rottweilers, etc., there is no need to wear clothes to resist the cold in winter, because they are very strong, and excessive protection will reduce their resistance. force.

3. Dogs with short hair and thin bodies should wear clothes in winter

Although most dogs are not afraid of the cold, some breeds born as toy dogs are still very weak. The most obvious example is the Chihuahua. This kind of miniature dog is very thin and has no protection from thick fur. It is born to grow up in a greenhouse. When the cool breeze blows in autumn, they will shiver when they go out. Yes, and because this kind of dog is thin, it is easy to get more serious if it is sick. It is very helpful for this kind of dog to put clothes on when it is cold.beneficial. If your dog is not a Chihuahua, but it has the following characteristics: thin, short hair, and poor physical fitness, it is best to consider buying them some small clothes to protect them from the cold when winter comes.

Generally speaking, most dogs do not need to wear clothes in winter. Of course, if your dog is very cute in clothes and you really want it to show off in small clothes, you might as well let it wear clothes and go out for a walk occasionally, but just occasionally, it doesn’t have to be like this every day, so as to save the little one from wearing clothes. I'm used to wearing clothes. One cold day I went out without clothes and came back with a cold.

Medical guide tips:

Theoretically, dogs do not need to wear clothes, and most dogs (especially long-haired dogs) can spend the winter outdoors. Of course, they also need a kennel. Nowadays, because dogs live indoors for a long time and under the careful care of their owners, their body's resistance and ability to keep out the cold have declined. Therefore, they need to wear some clothes to help them resist the cold outside, but they don't need to be too thick for a long time. Wearing clothes is not good for the dog's fur, just put it on before going out! If some small dogs have been kept and slept indoors, and the temperature outside is more than 25 degrees Celsius different from the indoors, it is best to put them on before going out. Dress him up when you go for a walk.