Dogs are actually the most common pets nowadays. It is not only loyal, but also easy to preserve. So many families have pet dogs. In winter, many dog owners will put beautiful coats on their dogs. According to animal doctors, many small short-haired dogs, such as chihuahuas and dachshunds, have relatively weak cold resistance. Wearing small cotton-padded jackets, sweaters and other "winter clothes" can reduce the occurrence of colds. But compared with adult dogs with thick fur and long hair, they don't need to wear any clothes in winter. Wearing too much makes the dog's heat unable to radiate, which is easy to catch a cold.

Countermeasure 2: Provide a warm pet "small home"

Making a warm and comfortable nest for dogs and cats is also an important way to ensure that they are not cold. The bird's nest can be made by itself or purchased. The ideal material for making your own pet nest is a strong and sealed box, which can be padded with some old blankets, towels or blankets to keep warm. There are mainly the following kinds that can be bought in the market: winter kennels-designed with cotton cloth and foam, with good thermal insulation performance; Healthy warm pad-similar to electric blanket, resistant to pressure, scratch and wear; Bubble bed-suitable for small cats and dogs. This bed is a chubby little round bed made of polar fleece and sponge core.

In winter, the pet's nest should be raised to a certain distance from the ground, and the nest should be placed in a place without ventilation, which is especially important for pets who are sick or have arthritis. In addition, the pet's nest should be able to resist the invasion of cold air, and remember not to let the nest door face the air outlet to avoid the cold air blowing in.

Countermeasure 3: pets should also keep warm when traveling.

In winter, the outdoor climate is cold, so it is necessary to take warm measures when taking pets such as puppies out for a walk. The pet doctor told the pet owner not to take the pet out when the outdoor temperature is low in winter morning. When traveling, you can put your dog and kitten in a warm handbag or cotton satchel. This can not only ensure that animals will not freeze to death outdoors, but also prevent pets from getting lost.

Countermeasure 4: pets are particular about bathing.

Bathing is a necessary measure to ensure the cleanliness of pets, but experts remind that it is not advisable to bathe pets too often in winter. Generally, dogs take 5~7 days/kloc-0 times, and kittens take 2~3 times a month. Too many times can easily lead to pets catching a cold. In addition, if the puppy takes a bath immediately after exercise, there is a 50% chance of catching a cold. The pet doctor said: "In winter, don't take a bath immediately when the puppy comes back from sports." You must rest for 40 minutes before washing. "

Countermeasure 5: Avoid cold diet in winter.

Once dogs and kittens eat cold food or drink raw water in winter, their digestive system is prone to problems. Vomiting is also mostly due to catching cold or eating something that can't be digested. Therefore, it is best to feed dogs and cats with dog food and cat food in winter, or add some vegetables containing vitamins such as carrots to meat, so that pets can get more comprehensive nutrition and enhance their resistance, and naturally they can spend the winter safely.

Besides puppies and kittens, some animal lovers also keep other kinds of pets, such as rabbits, birds and fish. How should they spend the winter?