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607-756-5665 [email protected] Cortland Standard – Cute Companions – Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Page 3 Bundling up your best friend Winter weather dog worries
All dogs need to spend dog for a walk in the win- t Your dog’s breed plenty of time outdoors in ter, you must make sure (short-haired and short- order to get enough ex- your canine companion is legged dogs tend to get ercise, enjoy the fresh air, prepared for the weather. colder faster) stimulate their senses and There are several factors do their business. Howev- that influence whether or t Your pet’s age (pup- er, when the temperature not your dog should wear pies and older dogs are drops, you may wonder if a winter coat and boots. more vulnerable to cold it’s safe for your pup to be You should consider: weather) out in the frigid air. It’s important to note t The temperature (is the t Your dog’s health (sick, that, like humans, dogs can cold tolerable or pierc- injured or recovering pets suffer from hypothermia. ing?) should stay inside to keep In fact, their ears, nose, tail warm) and foot pads are suscep- t The duration of the tible to frostbite. Therefore, walk (will you be out for If your dog needs to it’s advisable to keep your five minutes or an hour?) be bundled up for winter pup’s outings brief if the walks, visit a local pet shop temperature drops well t The planned activity to find boots and a quality below freezing. (are you going for a hike or coat that will keep them When you do take your stroll around the block?) warm all season.
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