With Australia is shivering through the coldest temperatures in decades, dog owners are urged to bring their pets inside during the cold winter months.
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“Dogs feel the cold just like we do, even more so if they have never experienced such cold tempreatures before,” PetSafe’s Zarqa Ali said.
“While these temperatures are so cold, bring your pets inside to help them avoid hypothermia.”
Hypothermia can be deadly for dogs with the most vulnerable being the young, elderly, sick, short haired, short legged or toy breeds.
“Once a dog starts to show signs of hypothermia it can progress fast and can be hard to treat, so please consider bringing them inside at least at night time”.
Signs of a dog in distress due to the cold can include:
· Whining or barking
· Anxiety or acting fearful
· Weakness
· Shallow, slow breathing
· Shivering
· Standing still /not moving
· Hiding or trying to get under or behind things
Take your dog to the vet immediately if they are showing any signs that are concerning.
