14/01/2024
❄️7 SIGNS THAT YOUR DOG IS FEELING COLD.❄️
Look after your pooch.
1. SHIVERING FROM COLD: You've experienced it yourself. When the cold seeps into your body, you start to shiver, and the same goes for dogs. It's their muscles' attempt to generate warmth. For some, it may be a slight shiver, while for others, it may be persistent trembling. However, dogs can also shake due to excitement, energy, or nervousness, so it doesn't always indicate that they are feeling cold. But it's an easy sign to notice.
2.TUCKING THE TAIL BETWEEN LEGS: To retain as much body heat as possible, dogs may tuck their tails between their legs or curl up and lay their ears flat against their heads. Dogs also exhibit this behaviour when they feel threatened and nervous, but if there's nothing nearby that could scare the dog, the low temperatures could be the cause.
3.WANTING TO GO BACK HOME: If you're out on a walk in the cold, and your dog seems reluctant and tries to turn back, it could be a sign that they are feeling cold. Perhaps they pull you towards the car door shortly after getting out or only walk a short distance before wanting to go back through the front door. In that case, it could indicate that their fur is not enough to keep them warm at that moment.
4.BEING SLUGGISH AND TIRED: If you feel like your dog is walking slower than usual or lying down and appearing tired, it could also be due to the cold. This can happen because the cold can slow down the dog's movements, and they will try to conserve body heat and not expend too much energy.
5.SEEMING NERVOUS AND UNCOMFORTABLE: If your dog whines or barks and appears nervous and restless, it may be because they feel uncomfortable in the cold and wet weather.
6.SEEKING SHELTER: If your dog seeks shelter during your walk, it's a clear sign that they don't feel comfortable in the low temperature or rain. They may move towards a canopy, a bench, a bus stop, a tree, or similar spots and be reluctant to leave.
7.LIFTING THEIR PAWS OFF THE GROUND: When it's cold and wet, the ground beneath our feet also becomes chilled. This is especially true if there's snow or the temperature hovers around freezing. If a dog's paws start feeling cold, they will repeatedly lift them, even when standing still, in an attempt to get away from the cold ground.
The full blog can be read at:-
https://siccaro.com/blogs/news/do-dogs-get-cold-like-humans