Dogs
In the cold winter, many adult dogs will also be afraid of the cold, and puppies with weak resistance need to be carefully protected. So how can you give your puppies a safe winter?
1. Old blankets and thick towels: Put some clean old blankets, thick towels, etc. in the nest to help puppies keep warm. If you buy a puppy and raise it alone, it will be easier to catch a cold because it is no longer in the group and cannot rely on each other for warmth. There are also fewer brothers and sisters to play with it.
2. Don’t store your puppy in a place that is too breathable: Don’t put your puppy in a place that is too breathable to prevent freezing. Especially puppies that are 6-8 weeks old are most susceptible to colds. If you don’t know, it’s best not to buy puppies in winter.
3. Maintaining the temperature of the kennel:The temperature in the kennel should be maintained between 13-15℃ in winter. The door of the kennel can be hung with thatch, and the windows can be sealed with plastic sheets. The pens for young dogs can also be imitated in the form of plastic greenhouses to keep warm. At the same time, all cracks in the walls should be blocked to prevent wind erosion.
4. Infrared lamp illumination: Infrared lamp illumination can be used if conditions permit, fire walls should be built between walls, etc. Dog beds should generally be placed with thick padding on top, and should be changed and dried frequently. Keep dry. When the weather is sunny and warm, let the dog bask in the sun more to enhance circulation, strengthen physical fitness, and improve disease resistance.
5. The kennel faces the sun and leeward:Move the kennel to a sunny and leeward location, and hang a curtain at the entrance of the kennel to prevent the north wind from crossing people; the mattress should be thicker and Change frequently and expose in the sun to maintain dryness.
6. Sunbathing on sunny days: To prevent the outbreak of respiratory diseases, when the weather is sunny and warm, you should go out with your dog to exercise and sunbathe to strengthen your body and improve your disease resistance. Basking in the sun can not only keep warm, but ultraviolet rays have a sterilizing and disinfecting effect, and can promote calcium absorption, which is beneficial to the growth and development of dog bones and prevents the occurrence of Helou disease in puppies.
7. Calories in feed mix: Cold temperatures will cause a huge consumption of heat energy in the dog's body. Therefore, butter, offal, vitamin A and fat ingredients should be reduced in the feed mix in winter. compareMore food, this kind of feed can quickly replenish calories and enhance the dog's cold resistance.
8. Don’t underestimate bathing and cleaning: Don’t think that you can be more relaxed about cleaning work in winter. Puppies who are naturally active will not calm down, especially when going out for a walk. Will run around excitedly and get dirty.
9. Bath and hair dryer: If you need to take a full bath, be sure to use a hair dryer to dry it as much as possible after washing. Do not let it play or sleep in places with cold wind. For long-haired and relatively large dogs, first use a hair dryer or dryer to dry them, and then play with them together to let them interact more to prevent colds. If the puppy has been exhausted from bathing and just wants to sleep, close the blanket on it.
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