How to keep dog warm in winter: Winter dog care 101
Snow, ice, wild winds, and freezing temperatures. Unless you live in warm or tropical climates, you’re probably familiar with the more challenging elements of winter weather. During the coldest...
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Winter Paws: Should Your Dog Be Wearing Boots?
When temperatures drop and the likelihood of snow and other wintry weather patterns increases, we (mostly) fur-free bipeds break out the winter jackets and snow boots. Especially here in...
Advice from Dr. Chris: Can I Stop Using a Flea/Tick or Heartworm Preventative in Winter?
Authored By: Chris Vanderhoof DVM, MPH It’s late February and for many in the US, it’s the peak of some pretty frigid temperatures with winter storms bringing plenty of...
Preventing Cabin Fever in Pets
If you live in an area that experiences harsh winters, you might need to keep your cats and dogs inside more often to ensure their safety. In doing so,...
Preparing Your Pet For a Snowstorm
For some, the alert of a snow day brings joy and excitement. For others, it’s a nuisance, a danger, and can interfere with your pet’s schedule. Despite how complicated...
Important Winter Care Tips for Your Pet
The winter months can be brutal for pets. Once winter rolls around, it’s a good time to start prepping your home. Today HICC PET™ offers some essential winter care...
Dogs And Cold Weather: How Cold Is Too Cold For Dogs?
Many dog breeds are highly affected by the freezing temperatures typical of the winter months. But do you know how cold is too cold for dogs? Your dog might...
How Cold is Too Cold to Walk Your Dog?
I wish I could give you an easy answer to this question! One of those “when the temperature is ** degrees, stay inside, wrap up warm and curl up...
Top 5 Winter Safety Tips for Pets
We enjoy curling up in blankets with our favorite hot beverage by the fireplace or binge-watching the newest Netflix series during the chilly winter months. But sometimes our pets...
How to Exercise Your Dog in Winter
The cold, harsh winter weather can make getting outside unpleasant and even unsafe for you and your dog. However, it’s still important to consistently exercise them so they are...
Winter wardrobe
Working on the GILL x tails.com charity project to create a waterproof dog coat prompted some wider thinking about what really makes sense for the breeds that benefit from a winter coat. While our dogs...
8 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog In Winters
It’s no secret that dogs love winter. They love the snow, the cold, and the opportunity to run outside. However, just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t have...
5 Essential Winter Dog Clothes For Walking Your Dog In the Cold
Icy sidewalks, wind chill, and precipitation can make walking your dog in the winter cold and punishing. In extreme instances, prolonged exposure to the cold could leave your dog...
Seasonal Guide for Small Dog Clothes
Just like humans, your dog’s clothing needs will vary by season. And small dogs are often more sensitive to seasonal temperature fluctuations than larger breeds. They have difficulty retaining...
Tips For Protecting Dog Paws In Winter
Winter can be an extremely difficult season for your dog’s paws. Not only are there environmental irritants, but also certain toxic chemicals that are more prevalent such as snow...
How to look after your dog’s paws in the winter
Written by Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Linda Simon At this time of year, it’s important to pay closer attention to your pet’s paw pads. While they don’t usually require a...
How To Fight Those Winter Blues With Your Pet
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere like us, you’re probably experiencing the worst of the winter season right now. Long dark nights and cold short days make it...
Why Do Dogs Need Protective Boots for Winter?
When most pet parents think of dog boots, they immediately think of harsh winter conditions and protecting their pup. For pet parents who brave cold climates with their dogs,...
What Temperature is Too Cold for Dogs? How Cold is Too Cold?
With winter and cold weather approaching, many pet parents wonder if their dogs need boots to protect their feet from the cold. So how cold does it need to...
Snow-Loving Dogs: 10 Dog Breeds That Love Snow
Some dogs were just born for winter – and will love having adventures in the cold temperatures with you. But of course, not all dogs are made for snow....
Dogs get cold just like we do!
Every year when the Fall knocks on our door so does the common cold and flu. With almost everyone having the sniffles, it’s easy to wonder if we can...
Outdoor Cat Care In Winter: Tips To Keep Your Feline Friends Warm And Safe
Outdoor cats can easily adapt to many types of weather. But on bitterly cold winter days, outdoor cats can use assistance from their human friends. A dry shelter box...
Winter holiday with your dog
The holiday season is upon us, and the whole family is looking forward to a joyful and relaxing time, and a well-earned winter holiday. But what about the dog?...
Ways to Keep Your Dog Warm In the Winter
Winter is approaching so that means it’s time to find ways to keep your dog warm. Cold weather can be dangerous for any dog’s health. It can cause frostbite,...
7 tips on how to protect dog paws in snow and winter
As a dog parent, you know paw care is key to keeping your furry friend happy. You know it’s important to check, groom, and protect their paws regularly. But...
Winter Coat Care
Brrr… it’s cold outside. And cold weather months mean your doggo’s coat needs some extra care. Here are some tips to keep in mind this winter. Bundle them up: If...
4 fun dog-friendly winter activities to try with your dog in snow
If you’re like us Tractive folk, you’re no stranger to snow. Lots and lots of snow. And with winter approaching and temperatures getting colder – especially if you’ve been...
Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for Winter
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing. And we’re not just talking about making preparations to ensure your two-legged family members are healthy and happy...
