As the temperature drops and the cold weather starts to set in, you may wonder if your dog needs a coat during the colder months. Luckily some dogs, particularly those with thick fur or were bred for cold climates may not require a jacket whilst others may need a little extra help to stay warm.
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Winter Dog Walking Guide
The daily walk is a central part of any dog’s life. It is what they need to keep active, healthy, and use up all that energy that might otherwise go towards causing havoc in the living room! It is also of course a beloved part of any dog owner’s life. You can feed off the excitement of your canine pal’s tail-wagging celebrations as they realise that it is time to head out for a wander. Then, when you are out and about, you too can enjoy the fresh air and the good company of a happy little animal friend.
Dog walking, however, is not the same process all through the year, especially if you live somewhere where the winters and summers can seem like different worlds! So that you and your dog are comfortable, happy and (most importantly) safe, there are some tips that it is worth following when it comes to winter walking with your dog. Follow these tips, and you will be able to have just as much refreshing and revitalising fun in those chillier months as you do in the spring and summer.
How to attract wild birds to your garden in the winter
Many people speak of the joys of birdsong in the spring months, but it should not be overlooked how much joy that some vibrant birdlife can bring the winter too! The cheerful chirps and energetic swoops of wild birds can give everyone a lovely spring in their step even in the depths of midwinter. Furthermore, through this colder and darker time of the year, it is even more crucial that you play your part in helping the birdlife thrive.
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Most people really enjoy fireworks. The colourful displays have a magical quality and those loud bangs create a sense of excitement. But most dogs don’t react well to aerial pyrotechnics and some are simply terrified by them. It is estimated that 40% of dogs are scared by fireworks to some degree. More canine runaways occur on nights when there are fireworks than at any other time and that means that displays are important issues which shouldn’t be ignored. But why are dogs so scared of fireworks?
Keep your cat safe during Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time for us humans – and pets should be a part of this too! But this means that we all need to look out for the potential dangers for our pets that come along with many of the joys and wonders of Christmas! Take a look through this list where we have detailed some of the things that you need to watch out for if you are a cat owner at this time of the year.
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