How to take care of your dog during the cold season
Skip a haircut for a while. The regrown hair of the dog will serve as an excellent protection from winter frosts. In addition, haircuts during cold seasons can cause dandruff in your pet due to dryness in heated rooms. Just remember to brush your dog's coat regularly to keep your pet looking well-groomed;
Bathe your dog indoors. If you need to redeem your four-legged friend, make sure the room is warm and free of drafts. In the cold season, the dog's coat dries longer. If possible, avoid bathing your pet in winter;
Trim the hair around the paw pads. This will help prevent snow and ice from building up on your dog's paws. After the walk, carefully examine your pet's paws for cracks, scratches, cuts, and other injuries. Before going outside, treat your dog's paw pads with a special protective wax, petroleum jelly or greasy cream. These products create a fatty film on the paws, keeping them warm, protecting them from moisture and preventing cracking. You can also purchase warm, waterproof shoes for your four-legged friend, which will save him not only from frostbite of the limbs, but also prevent cuts;
Monitor your dog's diet. During the cold season, good nutrition is especially important for your pet. Since a balanced diet keeps the dog warm and strengthens its immune system. However, this does not mean that the animal needs to be overfed.