Keeping your dog safe in winter can be a tough job. My dog really enjoys playing outside when it gets cool and he absolutely loves playing in the snow. I have spent countless hours just standing around watching him make a fool of himself running through the snow. Most of the time I end up getting cold and wanting to come in long before he wants to, but he is white and hard to see in the snow so he comes in when I do.It is important to take some precautions in winter so that your dog stays happy and healthy. There are various products that are dog safe to use for ice and snow removal, coats and blankets for both warmth and the ability to see the dog against the snow, booties for their feet, products to aid in health of feet, adding more warmth to their dog house and many other things.Here are some helpful tips and ideas for keeping your dog safe in winter.
How to Measure Your Dogs Foot – To measure the width of your dog’s foot, place the foot on a piece of paper and press down on the top of the foot, mimicking how the foot spreads when the dog’s walking. Mark the left and the right side of the foot on the paper and measure the distance between the marks. Compare this to the boot sizes. The width of the foot should be smaller than the boot size. For example, if the foot width is 2 1/2 inches, order an Small at 2 3/4 inches.Just because the temperature drops, your active dog doesn’t want to stop wandering and exploring the outdoors. This trendy nylon coat with fleece lining will keep any pooch warm during the cold autumn and winter months. Bright contemporary colors combined with a warm grey fleece and reflective piping for extra visability will be sure to standout.
Fully adjustable velcro straps around the neck and girth make it simple to dress your pet. Machine washable for easy cleaning. This coat comes in many sizes and colors.This blanket coat features a reversible waterproof shell, a soft plaid fleece lining and a reflective stripe and paw print detailing. Solid color water resistant shell that soft plaid fleece for all weather occasions. Reflective stripe and paw print detailing on back with neck and belly Velcro closures for adjustable fit. Comes in a polybag with a hanger and hangtag. Made of 100-percent polyester. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. Line dry. Made of 100-percent Polyester.
Available in many sizes and colors.Does your dog get snow packed between his toes, or get cut on ice? Maybe boots would help. Easy to put on – difficult to slip off! * Split seam sides expand – making it easy to put on the boots. * Two Velcro straps with slides fasten the boots in place. * Small 2 1/4″ width; Medium 2 3/4″ width; Large 3 1/4″ width; * Generous foam at the closures create a secure grip and cushion the dog’s paw when the boot is tightened. * Tough, water resistant nylon material with the top of the toe and sole wrapped in Toughtek®, a grippy, flexible, skid resistant and durable thermoplastic material, up to 0.8mm thick. * Toughtek® performs in wet and dry, hot and cold conditions. * Available in six sizes in red or black, in sets of four, in a reusable mesh bag.For the “In Crowd Pooch”, This East Side Collection sherpa dog boots will have dogs walking in style. Classic and cute, these doggie boots feature faux suede uppers, Sherpa accents, a zip-up back and grooved rubber soles to protect paws from the cold weather. Includes a Velcro closure at the ankle for a comfortable fit. Set of four boots is packaged in a polybag with an insert card. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Line dry. Made of 100-percent polyester with a rubber sole.This easy-to-apply all-natural wax-based cream protects paws from harsh surfaces. Protect paws from sand, hot pavement, ice and salt with all natural 100 percent wax-based cream. When applied to pads and between toes, dries in seconds to form a semi-permeable shield. Non-toxic, non-allergenic, non-staining formula can be used weekly or as needed to prevent abrasions, burning, drying and cracking. Perfect for mushing, hunting, walking or before any outdoor activity. Acts as an invisible boot to prevent potential paw problems. Easy-to-apply formula contains vitamin E to moisturize and help heal wounds and keep paws healthy. Available in pack of 7-ounces. Measures 3-4/5-inch length by 3-4/5-inch width 3-4/5 height.Ice and Snow Melting Products
This non-toxic ice melt is guaranteed safe for pets. Concentrated pellets cover twice the area of rock salt and will not irritate pets paws or skin, and work in temperatures as low as -2 degree farenheit. Timed-release formulation helps prevent re-icing for up to three days. Guaranteed non-toxic. Safe for animals, children, vegetation, and concrete brick and stone. Safe paw is available in the 8-pounds size. Active ingredients are carbonyl diamide and a glycol admixture. Measures 11-1/3-inch length by 5-inch height by 7-1/2-inch width.Morton Ice Melt was developed with veterinarians and formulated with no salt or chlorides to clear ice while keeping pets, people and plants safe. This is a non-toxic, salt-free ice melt that will not irritate pets paws, stomachs or skin.Keeping your dogs safe in winter includes having them in a safe, warm place with fresh water and warm bedding if they live outside. Young and elderly dogs are very sensitive to extreme cold and heat, so it is important to give them a comfortable place to be. Here are some products that may help with that.If your dog lives outside or spends a lot of time outside, a heated bowl may be just what he needs.
The Allied Heated Pet Bowl is great for medium to small dogs and cats, this 1-quart. Bowl features a built-in thermostat and cord chew protector. Convenient nontip style. 1 quart, 30 watts, 120 volts. All of our products are fully warranted against defects in workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.If your dog lives outside or spends multiple hours outside he should have somewhere clean and warm to retreat if needed. ASL Solutions DP Hunter Insulated Dog House Keeps your dog warm in the winter and cool in the summer with the DP Hunter Insulated Dog House. Floor is sloped and has a drain hole to make cleaning a breeze, just hose down and water runs out. Makes a beautiful addition to your backyard while keeping your dog clean, warm and comfortable. Floor is raised 5.5 inches from floor to door to provide a dry and warm bedding area. Constructed from LLDPE resin inside that is UV-8 protected and outside walls with foam (Styro/EPS) inside. Removable bottom half door for initial training. New heater portal (provides for the heater’s electrical cord to directly exit the rear of the house) and keeps the dog from tripping over the cord. DP Hunter Insulated Dog House Heaters sold separately.
The K&H Lectro-Soft bed keeps your pet feeling warm and secure, even when the weather isn’t. Great for the garage, barn, porch, balcony, or doghouse, the soft, orthopedic Lectro-Soft uses an internal thermostat to keep the temperature at a soothing 102 degrees, even in sub-zero weather. The low-wattage bed uses super-soft PVC on the exterior that won’t absorb water. Just plug in the steel wrapped cord to start the warming process. Includes fleece cover. For indoor or outdoor use. 1-year limited warranty. Not recommended for destructive pets.You can also use straw, old blankets and towels and even newspaper to help insulate your dogs house. Make sure that the opening to the house is located away from the oncoming breeze and potential snow. If at all possible there should be a barrier of some kind in front of the entrance. This may be a cloth, a blanket or a swinging door, anything to help stop the draft.Hopefully some of these products and tips will help you keep your dog safe this winter so that everyone can continue to have fun in the snow and stay warm and relativity dry!
