Dogs in Winter: 5 Tips for the Cold Season
Snowy , icy and cold ; the right care makes the difference!
Thanks to their thick fur, most dog breeds In winter, dogs have significantly fewer problems with ice, snow or cold than we humans do. The low temperatures don't bother our four-legged friends much , except for a few breeds . Nevertheless, the cold season in particular requires our full attention. Checking the fur and paws after every walk in snow , ice or wet cold is a must. In today's blog post, we'll explain how you can best protect your darling from the effects of ice , snow or wet cold .
Breed-specific differences prove that dogs can also freeze in winter
Keep moving and defy the cold!
Not every dog can tolerate the cold temperatures in winter. Whether with snow or without, dogs can also get cold despite their thick fur and undercoat . Smaller breeds can get cold in winter as low as 6 degrees Celsius . Our four-legged friends get cold more quickly , especially when they are not moving . On the other hand, breeds like
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Siberian Husky ,
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Newfoundland,
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog,
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American Akita,
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St. Bernard
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or Malamute .
They only feel really comfortable at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius.
So that you can still sweeten the cold winter days for your dog, we have put together the following 7 tips for you that will help you get through the winter and the cold in a relaxed manner .
emmi®-pet Winter - Tip 1: Keep moving!
Exercise boosts your metabolism and warms you from the inside !
While you can wrap up warmly, your dog has to rely on its fur. Smaller breeds in particular, which do not develop an undercoat , start to get cold particularly quickly. The only thing that helps here is exercise. A brisk walking pace not only gets your circulation going, but also warms your dog from the inside . Even if he has to walk with his paws through snow and ice , he will not get cold. Longer breaks , for example to have a chat with other dog owners , encourage your dog to cool down quickly . You should also make sure that your dog does not sit on the cold floor .
emmi®-pet Winter Tip 2: Be sure to dry wet fur!
When it is wet, make sure to dry your dog after a walk !
If you were able to enjoy winter in all its glory and walked through crunchy snow, then you should definitely dry your dog off after the walk . Especially in the cold season, the fur stays wet for a particularly long time. For this reason, always dry your dog well after a walk and do not leave him lying on cold surfaces with wet fur.
emmi®-pet Winter Tip 3: Paw protection against road salt
Road salt is even more dangerous than cold !
Road salt is significantly more dangerous than cold. Despite numerous bans, it is still always used illegally. The special de-icing salt can cause serious injuries to dogs' paws. Cracked, painful and dry pads as a result of road salt are not uncommon. Excessive paw licking can be an indication of road salt on the paws. In this case, road salt can also lead to serious stomach problems. To effectively protect your dog's paws, you can apply olive oil, Vaseline or a special balm to your dog's paws before every winter walk. The protective film protects against damage caused by de-icing salt. Make sure that you only use natural products. If your dog already has cracked or inflamed paws, you can treat and clean them with our emmi®-pet skin care set .
e mmi®-pet Winter Tip 4: Regular pedicure and coat care
Fur and paw care in winter !
In winter in particular, you should be particularly active in caring for your dog's paws and coat . Make sure the claws are the ideal length and that matted fur is removed , especially on the pads . If the hair between the pads is too long, clumps of ice can quickly form. Claws that are too long and fur that is too long between the pads will cause your dog to start limping . Long-haired dog breeds are particularly affected by this phenomenon. To avoid infections on the feet , we recommend that you regularly disinfect all grooming utensils with our emmi®-steri UVC-LED sterilizer. By the way: Regularly brushing the coat makes your dog's coat more resilient and thicker.
emmi®-pet winter tip 5: Winter blues a de!
Ideas to combat the typical winter blues!
To be honest, you have to admit that general activity is somewhat limited in winter. Cold temperatures, wind and rain do not exactly invite you to spend long periods of time outdoors. However, you should not let this stop you from going outside regularly . Dogs usually love playing and romping in the snow . With the right attitude and the right clothing, even bad weather can do little harm. Make sure you have variety with:
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search games
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retrieving games
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ball games
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thinking games
and challenge your four-legged friend regularly, even during the cold season. The right reward at the end of the game even makes up for the cold.
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