Winter Clothes For Your Small Dog - Not Just Cute, But Also Practical

Regardless of the size or breed of dog, winters can

be challenging for all pets. Several factors determine how

dogs cope during the winter months.

Most small dogs should wear coats and/or some kind

of footgear, if you can get them to wear them.

We got our dog used to wearing clothes when she

was a baby. So now she doesn't mind a little jacket or sweater

now and then.

Boots, she is still not thrilled with!

She gets cold very easy. So it is for her own good.

If your dog appears to be having difficulty coping with the outdoors

during winter (e.g. shivering, reluctant to go outside, unable

to get around in the snow, wants to go indoors after a short period of

time, etc.), you may have to make some adjustments. For example,

you should make sure that your dog does not stay out too long

when temperatures hit the freezing mark.

Conversely, if your pet spends most of its time indoors during the

winter, it will tend to have a significantly reduced level of activity

and may put on extra weight.

In these cases, it is a good idea to reduce the food intake slightly in order

to compensate for their lowered energy requirements. Indoor pets should

also be encouraged to exercise more frequently.