Winter is getting colder and colder as we get deeper into December. If you love the outdoors, and so does your dog, you might be on the lookout for some great products to help protect your dog this winter. There are a lot of things that you can find on Amazon, so in this week’s post I am going to tell you about some of the great products that you can find on Amazon to help your dog stay warm and in good health this winter!
Jackets
Some dogs do great in cold weather without a jacket; however, you can always pack one just in case! Amazon provides a wide variety of dog jackets that can be great for outdoor trips during wintertime. However, Ruffwear is one great brand that sells products on Amazon. Some of their winter jackets that you might find helpful this time of year are the RUFFWEAR - Fernie Sweater Knit Quick Drying Fleece Jacket for Dogs and the RUFFWEAR - Powder Hound Insulated, Water Resistant Cold Weather Jacket for Dogs. The fleece jacket is quick drying, while the cold weather jacket is water resistant. However, both have great reflective stripes on them for low light conditions. Both can be washed in the washing machine; however, they must be washed on gentle, with cold water, mild detergent, and hung to dry, as per the instructions on the Ruffwear website.
Foot Care
Another Ruffwear product that can be found on Amazon are the RUFFWEAR, Polar Trex Waterproof Winter Dog Boots with Rubber Soles for Cold Weather, Forest Green, 3.0 in (2 Boots). These boots come in pairs and are great if your dog will be walking in snow or on cold or partially frozen ground for a good portion of the day. These boots can also be machine washed! However, they must be washed on gentle, with cold water, mild detergent, and air dried, as per the Ruffwear website’s care instructions.
Amazon also sells Musher's Secret Dog Paw Wax (2.1 Oz): All Season Pet Paw Protection Against Heat, Sand, Snow. This paw wax will help keep your pup’s paws safe from cracking due to the cold weather drying out its paw pads. It can also be used during the summer to help protect against hot pavement, so make sure to keep it around all year long!
Beds and Bowls
If your dog spends a lot of time outside, it can be great to have a nice warm place for them to sleep or nap. Amazon once again has a wide variety of products to choose from, but here are some that I came across. The K&H Pet Products Lectro-Soft Igloo Style Dog Bed and the K&H PET PRODUCTS Lectro-Kennel Igloo-Style Heated Pad are a heating pads that can be placed inside an igloo doghouse (which are great for protection against weather). Though I could not find the igloo on Amazon, there are many options for a heater to place inside one. I have seen the igloo doghouse itself in pet stores, so if you would like to get one, I would suggest checking your local pet store. Another option for a similar product is the K&H PET PRODUCTS Original Lectro-Kennel Outdoor Heated Pad with Free Cover. This one is not designed specifically for the igloo, so if you don’t have an igloo doghouse this might be a good option.
It can also be a great idea to have heated bowls for your pets if you tend to have them outside a lot. The K&H Pet Products Thermal-Bowl Heated Cat & Dog Bowl is a highly rated heated bowl that is available for purchase on Amazon as well! This bowl has over 2,000 reviews and over 80% of them were 5-star ratings!
Closing Thoughts
Always make sure that your pup is well taken care of during the cold months as well as the warm months. There will be different issues you might run into in each season, so be prepared for all of them! In addition to getting some helpful winter products for your pet, it is also extremely helpful to do at least basic husbandry training with your dog in case injuries happen. Your dog needs to be comfortable being picked up and carried (if you hike a lot and have big dogs, I suggest also getting your dog(s) used to being carried on a blanket by multiple people, just in case). Your dog also needs to be comfortable with you checking its paws (much like checking a horse’s hoof), belly, eyes, ears, and mouth. To find out how to introduce your puppy or dog to this process, get The Ultimate New Puppy Course! While this course was developed with puppies in mind, the information can be used with adult dogs as well!
Enjoy and have fun in the snow!
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