Dog Clothing: Clothes to Keep Your Dog Warm This Winter

Think that doggie holiday sweaters, diamond encrusted leashes, little leather booties and fleece coats are luxuries reserved only for celebrity dogs?

You’ll be surprised how these cold weather essentials and pet clothing extravagances are necessary to keep your pets warm, safe and free from frostbite.

Here’s how to use leashes, clothing and booties to protect your dogs from the icy elements.

Fight Frostbite with Fabulous Dog Sweaters and Coats

Canine feet, ears and other areas–in dogs of all shapes and sizes–are susceptible to freezing temperatures.

Wrapping your pet in sweaters and coats might seem ridiculous to some, but is necessary to protect your pet from snow, rain, sleet and inclement weather.

If your dog has frostbite, warm the affected body parts slowly and get him or her to a veterinarian as quickly as possible.

Use Dog Leashes All Winter Long

Use a leash in the snow for your dogs’ protection. Canines use scent to track their steps. Once the ground is saturated with a wintery mix, your pet loses their sense of smell and can become lost easily.

Dog Booties. Booties. Booties.

Covering for the feet prevents irritations from chemicals and protects animals from frozen paws.Snow can collect on the hair between the pads, sometimes forming icy balls that can cause pain and injury to the feet.Train your dogs to wear boots and shoes before the season starts. Animals need time to adjust to foreign objects on their paws, regardless of how cute and necessary the protection may be.

Sweaters and Coats for Your Pampered Pooch Provide An Extra Layer of Insulation

Bundle your pets in coats and sweaters that cover areas sensitive to the rain, snow and wind. Smaller Breed Dogs: Yorkshire Terriers, Bichon Frises, Malteses and Chihuahuas for example, need more insulation from the cold weather. Arctic Breeds: Siberian Huskies, American Eskimo Dogs and Alaskan Malamutes, have a thick undercoat for maximum winter protection.

Whether your dog lives indoors or outdoors, preparing for cold weather is necessary for his or her survival. Use the safety tips and dog clothing hints above to keep your animals warm and cozy–their tails wagging–and give them the love and protection they need and deserve this winter.

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