Cynologists advise to think about the health of the pet before walking the dog in the cold season. It is important to protect the dog not only from frost, but also from injuries.
Therefore, it is necessary to dress and, if necessary, put on shoes for the dog, and also carry out additional measures before the walk.
It is important to keep your pet safe in winter: keep freezing dogs warm, warm up before a walk, do not let your dog out on the ice and keep an eye on it outside, Vladimir Golubev, head of the Russian Cynological Federation, told RIA Novosti.
To do this, the dog needs to warm up before starting active training. A simple warm-up will help avoid sprains and injuries on slippery sidewalks.
The dog is “warmed up” with light movements or games.
The next remark concerns walking on ice. Even in severe frost, one cannot be sure that the ice will hold up and neither the owner nor his dog will end up in the water.
Another threat is the injury that a dog can receive while walking on ice.
Young large dogs and puppies are at risk for strains and injuries.
Don't forget to examine your pet's paw pads after a walk.
They can get hurt, and due to low sensitivity in cold weather, the dog may not feel it right away.
If possible, you need to buy shoes or special winter ointments for dogs.
Earlier we talked about why a dog doesn’t eat dry food.
