The weather is getting colder, which also makes us realize that winter is coming. At this stage, dog owners or cat owners have to start to be cautious again. We not only need to keep our dogs warm, but we also need to pay attention to their hygiene, travel safety and other related issues. Different seasons also have different problems that we need to pay attention to to prevent problems from occurring.

1. We should still pay attention to appropriate exercise

The cold in winter makes many owners reluctant to go out, but even so, for the health of dogs, we should still take our dogs out to do some exercise some activities. For small dogs, we can let them play at home to satisfy the dog’s amount of exercise. However, for large dogs, this amount of exercise is obviously not able to meet the dog's physical needs. It is definitely not a good thing for the dog to stay at home all winter without going out. And letting dogs go out to adapt to changes in the environment is also good for their bodies, so don’t ignore the issue of dog exercise even in winter.

2. Dog dressing issues

In winter, some owners will dress their dogs in carefully prepared clothes, but even in dressing, there are many precautions. For long-haired dogs, wearing clothes can easily cause their coats to crowd together, so after taking off clothes for a long time, remember to tidy up the dog's coat, otherwise the dog is prone to hair knot problems. In addition, you should wash your dog's clothes frequently and go out to bask in the sun more often to prevent long-term uncleanness from causing bacterial infection of the dog's skin.

In addition, there is actually no need to dress some larger long-haired dogs. The stimulation of cold is also conducive to the growth of the dog's coat, but the condition is that the dog is not usually pampered, otherwise it will be cold. You may get sick.

3. Pay attention to dog’s paws on snowy days

Many dogs are very excited about the snow, so they will play happily in the snow. However, we still need to pay attention to the problem of the dog's paws. After the dog comes back, we need to check whether there is any snow or foreign matter residue in the dog's toes, and clean them in time.

4. Prepare antifreeze

In winter, many friends will add some antifreeze to the car to ensure that the car can start normally, but it may accidentally leak out. Or if the owner has antifreeze at home, he must take good care of the dog to prevent it from accidentally ingesting it. Even a small amount of antifreeze can cause great damage to a dog's kidneys if ingested by mistake, and excessive amounts can be life-threatening.
The initial symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs are very similar to being "drunk". If you think your dog may have been exposed to antifreeze or you are worried, you should contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible. . Once poisoning occurs, the sooner it is treated, the less harm will be done to the dog.

5. Pay attention to some plants that grow in winter

Many owners also keep some plants at home. Dogs will eat some plants after chewing and devouring them.Health also plays a role. For example, the brightly colored leaves of poinsettias are irritating, and eating them in large quantities can cause harm to dogs. For safety reasons, it is best to keep dogs away from poisonous plants as much as possible. Other poisonous plants include holly and mistletoe, including their berries, which should be kept out of reach of your dog.