Winter is here and Christmas is the ideal time to enjoy a few days in the snow. Pets enjoy it as much or more than their owners. It is the perfect plan to enjoy different and, above all, fun activities for both of you with your ARISTOPET. You need to consider a number of factors to ensure everything goes perfectly and your pet's health is not at risk. Below are some tips for going to the snow with your dog.
Bundle them up
Depending on the breed and type of fur your ARISTODOG has, especially if they are very sensitive to cold like greyhounds or have very short fur, it is advisable to put some kind of warm clothing on them so they don't get cold. Although they tolerate low temperatures better than humans, it is true that it also affects them.
Identify them
The most important thing when you go on excursions like this with your pet is to keep an eye on them at all times and that they wear some type of identification such as ID tags as dogs get lost more easily in these types of conditions and it is harder for them to sniff the ground when it is covered in snow or ice. Also, it would be ideal for them to wear luminous collars or reflective collars to keep them located at all times.
Protect them
It is essential to pay attention to the safety of their paw pads, as they are quite sensitive to snow and can get damaged. You should carry a towel to clean their paws every so often.
We must be very careful with antifreeze, as it is very toxic and extremely poisonous to dogs, and its sweet taste makes it even more dangerous. If you think your ARISTODOG may have walked through an area with antifreeze during your walk, clean their paws quickly, otherwise they could be poisoned.
Finally, if the weather is very sunny during the activity, it is advisable that the animal is not exposed for too long and that they are given sun protection, as due to the reflection of the sun on the snow, just like humans, delicate and fragile parts like their nose could get sunburned.
It's one of the most fun plans to do with your pet at this time of year, and you'll both have a great time.
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