CONDITION YOUR PLACE TO SLEEP:
Depending on whether you sleep indoors or outdoors, the conditions you will have to face are different.
Actions can be taken in both situations.
If your pet sleeps inside the house, it will not need much more than a winter bed, with a little more thickness and lining to insulate from the cold.
If your dog spends the night away from home, it is recommended that you have a protected space for him.
Ideally, your pet should have a kennel where it can be protected from rain, humidity and low temperatures.
If you are looking for a new shed, it is preferable that you opt for one made of wood and with legs that separate it from the ground and avoid the cold even more.
Also, if you live in an area where very low temperatures are reached, it is recommended that your pet can spend the night indoors, even if it is only on the worst days.
ASPECTS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CHOOSING A DOG OR CAT BED:
Before offering the top beds for the winter period, it is important to know some key aspects to choose the one that best suits your pet:
SIZE:
The size of bed you choose depends on the size of your pet.
As a recommendation and so that the pet is as comfortable as possible, before buying the bed, measure it from the snout to the base of the tail when it is sleeping, once measured, add about 20-30 cm.
The result will be the perfect size for your dog or cat's bed.
EASE OF CLEANING:
It is highly recommended that the bed can be washed entirely in the washing machine or even that it be removable.
So if an accident occurs (poop, pee, vomit...) you will appreciate having a bed that is easy to clean.
BED LOCATION:
Before buying, choose well the place where the bed will be located in the house.
Normally all dogs sleep indoors but many also sleep outside if they have a garden.
For this last option, there are outdoor beds that have specific materials for greater resistance or are raised so as not to have direct contact with the ground.
There are also travel dog beds.
Thanks to these, your pet can go in the car comfortably and calmly in his bed.
MATERIAL:
It is good to know the types of bed that exist in the market and, therefore, that they can be better adapted to the pet.
Among all that there are, the most interesting are:
- Wooden or plastic beds: They are usually the "coolest" and those that provide a more aesthetic touch to the house. Most of them come with a mattress.
- Fresh beds: Although they are not specific to this time, it is good to know them. These keep the surface cool, allowing the pet to fight the heat. Most of them are cooled thanks to the furry's body temperature, so they do not use external energy or need a battery.
- Resistant beds: There are highly irresistible and, therefore, unbreakable beds that are perfect for those pets that, either due to anxiety or for other reasons, are more nervous.
TOP BEDS FOR DOGS AND CATS FROM GLU GLU PET:
Once you have seen the essential aspects for an optimal purchase of beds for dogs and cats, it is time to show you our top beds for the winter period:
ADAPTS YOUR NUTRITION TO THE COLD MONTHS:
Veterinarians advise that dogs that may suffer from cold in winter be fed an additional calorie intake.
If your pet lives at home and does not exercise much, increasing the portions is not advisable; If your dog lives outside or you usually go out to play sports together or take long walks, an increase in intake will help him generate more body heat.
If when increasing the portions your pet does not finish the bowl, you can always distribute more meals during the day but giving less quantity.
At any time of the year it is important to keep your pet well hydrated.
Be careful with the water you serve so that it is not too cold.
Remember that it is important that these types of decisions are always consulted first with the veterinarian.
ORGANIZE HIS WALKS AND EQUIP HIM WITH THE NECESSARY COAT:
Despite the winter, dogs must continue to go out for a walk every day.
To prevent your pet from getting cold, you can try to make the most of the hours of sunshine and schedule walks based on them.
Also, on days of intense cold, make sure that the walks are not very long.
If your pet's fur is not ready for winter, you can always opt for sweaters or jackets for dogs, a comfortable and warm alternative for them, which will protect them from low temperatures during their walks.
Its paw pads can crack due to temperatures and road conditions. Check it out from time to time!
TAKE CARE OF HIS COAT FROM MOISTURE:
The fact that your pet is exposed to cold, wind and rain or snow means that its fur is always wet, thus increasing the risk of it getting cold.
Keep in mind that the dog's fur is its natural coat, so we must strive to always keep it in the best conditions.
If we keep our friend's hair clean, dry, brushed and free of knots, it will be better protected from the cold.
So if it gets wet, the ideal is to dry its fur as soon as possible with a towel or with a dryer.
Remember that there are raincoats for dogs and kennels, which are a perfect alternative to isolate our pets' fur from the humidity and cold of winter.
PREPARE YOUR PET WITH GLU GLU PET:
If after reading this blog you think you should equip your pet so that it is less cold, in our store you can find all the products you need: coats and sweaters, specific food, warm beds and absorbent rugs, etc. Discover everything we have! to offer you!
