In the winter, temperatures can get really cold. If you normally allow your dog outside during the day while you’re gone, you may want to rethink your decision as soon as the temperature drops.

The first problem when the weather gets cold is that your dog’s water will freeze up. Even when it’s cold outside, your dog should have constant access to fresh water.

Although dogs can withstand colder temperatures than we can, there does come a point where your dog is going to feel chilled. If there isn’t a lot of room for your dog to run around, he’ll likely get chilled even faster.

Getting stuck outside in freezing rain or a blizzard isn’t any good for your dog either! To learn tips so that you can leave your dog outside safely, visit with your vet Port Calling, ON.