Caring for our Pets in Fall Weather
The weather is finally cooling down after the brutal heat and dryness of the summer. Triple digits have caused some of us to have higher than normal electric and water bills. Now with fall here and winter upon us, we need to be thinking of winterizing our kennels and outdoor dog houses, and of what we need to do to keep our animals safe and warm. Hopefully we won’t have a very cold winter with many temps in the negatives. Make sure the kennel is well ventilated, and well insulated. Heat rises, so we should make sure the ceilings are insulated, too. Larger and colder weather breeds, like Huskies, Newfoundlands, and Saint Bernards sometimes like to spend those colder days outside and do not want to come into a warm kennel. If you have any outdoor dog houses, you should make sure you have appropriate insulation and bedding in those, too. Hay might seem like a good idea, but it can actually lead to flea infestations, parasites, and certain types of mange. Pine or cedar shavings are soft and comfortable to lie on. Wood shavings are environmentally safe, but should not be used with pregnant dogs and puppies. Towels and blankets are great for cuddling and are easy to remove and wash. Something to think about having is a temperature sensor. Most of these can connect to the internet and have apps for your phone for easy monitoring. You can set your high and low temperatures and if it raises above or drops below those numbers it will send an alarm to your phone. This will be a benefit to have, keeping you aware of rising or declining temperatures.
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