As the autumn and winter season gradually approaches, Taoqiu’s owners also begin to provide various supplements for their dogs. As the weather gets colder, owners often worry about whether their dogs will freeze. How can they better keep their dogs warm? Are there any special requirements for feeding them at this time? Come and follow the editor to take a look at how dogs should be cared for in autumn and winter.

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1. Basic common sense
Are dogs afraid of the cold in winter? Friends who are raising pets for the first time often ask this question, but it is difficult for us to answer it in one sentence. Generally speaking, puppies that have just been born and those with relatively weak physiques are generally afraid of the cold, while most strong, adult dogs have considerable ability to keep out the cold. Similarly, mammoth dogs (sheepdogs, police dogs, Tibetan mastiffs) have better cold resistance than small pet dogs, while long-haired dog breeds are better than short-haired and hairless dogs, and are stronger in their old age. Therefore, after all, whether they are afraid of the cold or not cannot be said uniformly, it depends on each dog.
In addition, it is very common for dogs to shed hair in winter. Autumn and winter are originally the seasons for them to change their hair, but you also need to observe carefully. If your dog loses a lot of hair, behaves strangely at the same time, and is itchy often, The ground is itching, which is probably a skin disease.
2. What to eat and how much to eat
As the old saying goes, "Dogs are afraid of heat, not cold." It is not easy to survive the unbearable midsummer, and the autumn air is refreshing and the appetite is good. , so he put down his appetite and ate it. No matter how much dog food you put in it, it would sweep it all away. It was so sincere that it made us full of joy. But at this time, the more you have to teach it. Control to avoid inducing indigestion or eating too much fat, which is bad for health. In addition, when the weather is cold, food dissipates heat quickly, so you should eat it quickly, especially meat food to avoid grease accumulation.
Take supplements in autumn and winter, the same applies to dogs. During this period, you can appropriately open up the supply of meat in order to accumulate appropriate fat and do some preparation work to keep out the cold in winter. If you are familiar with it, I will teach you a secret recipe, you can take lily, Boil lotus seeds, yam, white lentils, walnuts, peanuts, red dates, etc., mash them and mix them with dog food for it to eat. After eating, it will greatly replenish energy.
3. Regarding going out for a walk
Autumn and winter are also the times when dogs are prone to colds.Most dogs are not afraid of the cold, and there is no need to wear thick dog clothes to hinder their activities. However, many small pet dogs, such as Chihuahuas, are not very cold-resistant. You should always dress them richly before going out. There is a lot of rain in autumn. So you'd better wear a parasol or a dog-friendly raincoat (available in pet supply stores). You should know that a wet dog is most likely to catch a cold. If you are careless and get caught in the rain, use it after you get home. Get a towel to wipe it off, a hair dryer can be a good tool, and then carry it to a warm house or around a heater. Taking some ginger soup can also drive away the cold. If you don't worry, you might as well take some cold medicine to prepare for a rainy day. .

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