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Is it bad to leave my dog outside during winter?
Is cold weather bad for my long haired dog? Can my dog get respiratory problems from winter weather?
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Even when I had large dogs, I hated to leave them out in the elements in wintertime, but then I had a back sun room that gave me enough space and no carpeting to worry about.
One thing to keep in mind when keeping a dog outside during the winter months is creating a shelter that isn't too big. The dog house should be just enough room to climb into and comfortably move around. The more space in the house will create drafts and could cause hypothermia.
If your location gets very cold and stays cold, you're going to have to increase the dog's caloric intake. And lastly, if your dog does start shaking, that's a sign of hypothermia and you should get him indoors and warmed up.
Please check out this article: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2098&aid=934 and talk to your vet if you have any questions. Stay warm!
One thing to keep in mind when keeping a dog outside during the winter months is creating a shelter that isn't too big. The dog house should be just enough room to climb into and comfortably move around. The more space in the house will create drafts and could cause hypothermia.
If your location gets very cold and stays cold, you're going to have to increase the dog's caloric intake. And lastly, if your dog does start shaking, that's a sign of hypothermia and you should get him indoors and warmed up.
Please check out this article: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2098&aid=934 and talk to your vet if you have any questions. Stay warm!
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