{"id":4749,"date":"2026-02-06T09:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=4749"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:58:39","slug":"how-to-keep-dogs-safe-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=4749","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Dogs Safe This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Your dog is part of your family. Just like any other member of your family, you want to keep them healthy and happy<\/a>. We tapped a vet to tell us the most important winter safety tips for dogs<\/strong>. New England\u2013based veterinarian Karen Fine, D.V.M.<\/a> shared her advice for keeping Fido safe this season.<\/p>\n

Learning to recognize and prevent winter ailments like frostbite and cracked paws can keep your dog content until the snow melts away<\/a>. Plus, Fine offered ideas for how to keep your dog physically and mentally healthy<\/a> when it’s too cold for their usual long walk.<\/p>\n

Keep reading for the most essential winter safety tips for dogs.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let breed mislead you.<\/h2>\n

You may think big furry dogs like huskies fare better in the cold, but that\u2019s not always true. It really depends on the dog rather than their size or the thickness of their fur, Fine says.<\/p>\n

When in doubt, look to your dog for clues that they\u2019re struggling in winter weather, such as shivering and refusing to walk. Color changes in their ears, paws and tail can signal frostbite. The length and pace of a walk play a role as well \u2014 start at a brisk pace to warm your dog up before slowing down to allow them to sniff those fascinating scents, since a slower stroll can increase their chance of getting chills. And while most dogs will make it clear when they\u2019re too cold, some very play-focused ones may need to be redirected when they don\u2019t want to go inside but need to.<\/p>\n

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