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Perpear Your Dog For Cold Weather
Dogs come complete with their own coat, but that doesn't mean they don't suffer through the cold weather like us. Here is a few tips on how to help them get through the winter months in comfort.
Step1
If it's too cold for you to stay outside for any length of time, it's probably too cold for your canine, so begin by limiting their outdoor exposure. A short romp in the snow is fine; leaving your dog outside at night in below-freezing temperatures is definitely not on.
Step 2
I am not a big supporter of dogs wearing clothes but sometimes a sweater or dog coat is a necessity. If you dog is a toy or small breed, or short haired, or even a larger dog who shivers from the cold when outdoors,there are specially made coats and sweaters abailable, in many prices and styles from practical to funky to out righ fabulous.
Step 3 
When returning from any outdoor activity with your dog it's important to dry him or her thoroughly with a towel or even a hair dryer. Ice and snow can get hug up in the undercoat and between the paw pads, cousing discomfort and much worse such as even frostbite. Areas most often affected are the tips of their ears, tails and feet/ You can also provide a nice warm heated bed for your buddy.
Step 4 
Even a simple walk down your street can be hazardous to your pets paws in cold weather. As with dogs wearing closthes I am not sure about do boots, but they will protect aganist salt, ice and snow damage.
Step 5   
If your dog absolutely must spend any significant length of time outside in cold weather, make sure to provide a heated water dish and heated bed. Dog houses shouldn't be too big, or they'll let in too much cold air.
All these products and much more you will find in our Doggy Arcade.
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