Hey Bo! Don't forget these cold weather dog tips!

 

We often see photos of Bo frolicking in the snow this winter but, what we don't see, are the precautions his caregivers are taking to keep Bo healthy and happy. I'll bet they're following these cold weather tips brought to us courtesy of DogTime.com:

• More dogs get lost during winter. Why? In the snow or during a storm, it is easy for a dog to lose his keen sense of smell and not be able to find his way home. Be sure to keep your dog on-leash during winter storms, and always put an ID tag on his collar. Consider also fitting your dog with a microchip ID.
• Always clean your dog's paws and coat when he comes in from bad weather, especially snow, ice, or sleet. Road salt, antifreeze, sand, and other hazardous materials can accumulate on his paws and coat which he could lick and ingest, or absorb through his skin. If you suspect your dog has been poisoned, contact your vet or the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Also, his paw pads may be affected by frost and ice, which can cause cracking and bleeding.
• Never shave long-coated dogs down during winter months. He will need his long fur to protect him from the cold. For short-haired dogs, consider a dog sweater or coat to help keep him warm.
• If you give your dog a bath, be sure he is totally dry before you let him outside.
• Cars can be deathtraps for dogs during the winter months, just as in summer. Cars tend to retain cold like a refrigerator and can quickly chill a dog, causing hypothermia.
• Puppies may not like the cold weather and this could be a problem if you are trying to house-train them. You may have to paper-train your pup until better weather comes around.
• If old age or illness makes your dog intolerant of the cold, take him outside only to eliminate.
• If your dog loves a romp in the snow, be sure to feed him a little more, especially proteins; dogs burn more calories in the cold. Also, keep up on his grooming to keep him happy and healthy. A nice warm dog bed or blanket, up off the floor and away from drafty doors and windows, is very important to keep your furry friend warm.

Comments

[dog]

i love you kangal dog great picture Thanks

[Online Degrees]

it is such a very cute Dogi...!!!

[r4 sdhc]

Hello
Wow this is such a nice photograph and I like this wonderful photograph very much.You have given very nice information about dogs which I did not know before.Thank you very much for providing such knowledge.

[Hannah Harper]

Bo must be loving the past few days, Washington DC has been coverd in several feet of snow.

[Pet Poison Helpline]

Great info - thanks for posting it! Winter pet safety is important! More importantly, since Valentine's Day is coming up, make sure to keep all that chocolate out of reach - it's one of the top toxins that Pet Poison Helpline gets called about during Valentine's Day.

Regardless of the heart-filled holiday, it's always important to keep your house pet-proof at all times! Always keep medications safely out of reach and never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian. The following are some tips from Dr. Justine Lee at Pet Poison Helpline to help prevent pets from getting into over-the-counter or prescription medication:

• Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziploc® bag – the bags are too easy to chew into. Make sure visiting house guests do the same, keeping their medications high up or out of reach.

• If you place your medication in a weekly pill container, make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets. Unfortunately, if they get a hold of it, some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy.

• Never store your medications near your pet’s medications – Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet.

• Hang your purse up. Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medication(s).

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for children, it may not be safe for animals. Pets metabolize medications very differently from people. Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets.

If your pet has ingested chocolate, a human over-the-counter or prescription medication, or anything even remotely poisonous (like grapes, raisins, lilies, plants, etc.), please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline’s 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately.

About Pet Poison Helpline
Pet Poison Helpline is a service available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners, veterinarians and veterinary technicians that require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Staff can provide treatment advice for poisoning cases of all species, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species. As the most cost-effective option for animal poison control care, Pet Poison Helpline’s fee of $35 per incident includes follow-up consultation for the duration of the poison case. Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information can be found online at www.petpoisonhelpline.com.

[Kim]

Who cares about this dog in the winter,.. how about all homeless americas and disabled homeless that have none what this dog has,.. a roof over his head, food and a bed! We should focus on that not this mutt!