The cold breeze of winter sweeps through Bangladesh from December to February. Though some people absolutely love this time of the year as they get to engage in fun stuff like traveling and sports, however the situation also appears to be stressful for others who get chilled to the bone, for instance your pets. You can cover yourself by putting a sweater on or wrap yourself around a blanket, but can your pets do that for themselves? That animal is completely unaware of these things. So how can you care your pets during winter? This article is here to answer all such queries and guide you through the necessary steps of making a secure and comfortable arrangement for your pets inside your home during the winter season.
Effective tips on how you can care your pets during winter
You need to ensure that your pets do not suffer during winter. Let’s get to see how you can care your pets during winter.
Keep your pets indoors
Some of you tend to prefer accommodating your pets in open spaces, but that really does not help in the winter season since your pets might fall ill due to severe cold conditions. First and foremost, the pets should remain inside the premises and you need to make a corner for that. Allowing your pets to roam outside in the times of such shivering cold is not really a good idea. Rather try to find a spot at your home for the pets, where fog or air cannot seep through the doors or windows. You can also make a room outside for your pets in a similar fashion, keeping the factor of their warmth and comfort in mind.
Skin care
While discussing the ways of how you can care your pets during winter, how can we not shed light on skin care? Especially if the pet is a dog, try to keep track of the time for their hair loss. This process is known as ‘molding’. Usually dogs lose their hair twice a year and winter is the time for hair fall, hence you need to remain extra caring towards them. Just combing or brushing your pet once or twice a day will do.
In case of a big hair animal, there is a chance of the hair getting tangled. Do try to comb the hair more often or get your pets showered with lukewarm water at least once a week, using special shampoo’s. To avoid any difficulty while showering, dry shampoos can be a useful alternative. Once you are done with the shower, delicately wipe the entire body of your pets, since the wetness can give birth to fungal infections. For fast drying go with the hair drawer. If you dont want to take the hassle of showering, then just use perfumes.
Get clothes for your pets
Have you ever made your pets wear any clothing made of wool or any warm material? If not, then you should try it now, since it will turn out to be a great way to care your pets during winter. The need for any extra warm clothing is not really necessary for the pets, since they already have fur all over their body. Just a sleeveless warm piece of cloth will add greatly to their comfort.
Sleeping arrangements
In winter, never allow your pets to sleep on the floor. During the other times of the year, they love to sleep on the floor though, but it gets equally painful to sleep there when the floor gets extremely cold. In such cases, making a small cozy bed on the top of your carpets along with a blanket will really make your pets feel more content.
Keep away from heaters
In order to avoid any sort of mishaps and to protect your pets from getting burnt, try to keep them away from the room heater, lamp or fire.
Change the drinking water
Just like humans, animals also feel less thirsty during winter. Besides, the fact that water gets cold too easily might be one reason why everyone feels so reluctant to drink water. So it’s advisable to replace the water every 2 to 3 hours in order to ensure your pets don’t get dehydrated during winter.
Ensure proper health measures
Everyone gets prone to cold in winter. And it’s basically a time when sneezing and coughing becomes a constant companion. In case you notice your pets having the same health conditions or their ear is hurting, consult a doctor right away. Their health condition is also something which needs to be taken seriously.
These were some of the ways of how you can care your pets during winter. Do you have any other possible ideas on how pets safety and well-being can be ensured at home? If so, share those with us in the comments section below.
