No.490
I'm going to be moving from a tropical climate to a climate that gets cold and I want to be prepared with knowledge (and gear if needed) for my dog so she can be comfy. I'll be going to a state that can get down to the 30s in the winter.
All I'm looking for is cold weather tips for dogs who aren't accustomed to it. Will I need a coat or boots? If you think I will need a coat or boots, could you recommend me something? I do plan on taking her with me on trails and hiking.
Anything will help. I could really use the advice so I can plan ahead of time.
As a side note, my dog is medium sized short haired mutt.
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No.605
>>490
You may need to keep outside time short for dogs with shorter fur, or put a coat on. Keep their paws off the street/sidewalk if your area uses salt that hurts dog's pads. Unfortunately you won't know if the salt is pet friendly until your dog's paw pads are injured or you notice your dog limping or favoring feet. Make a time limit for how long your dog can be outside for depending on the temperature, and make sure he comes in to warm up even if it looks like he is having fun. Dry off paw pads, belly, etc after a tromp outside to ensure your dog isn't licking off harmful chemicals or road salt off himself.
That's all I can think of at the moment. I would invest in a coat and try the booties but keep in mind most dogs won't tolerate the boots.
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