Take his dog at winter sports
Have a sporting dog, accustomed to the cold and the weather or even a less customary companion of walks in the snow, take his dog at winter sports will provide always moments of complicity. Some precautions are to consider.
As the summer holidays, the snow stays require some preparation…
Thinking about his care kit
Prepare aid kit from his companion with current products for cleaning eye, dents, ears and those used in case of first aid (dressing, small round tip scissors, ointment or spray antiseptic…).
Valid documents
Lpapers are animal (health card or European passport) should not be forgotten. In case of problems, if you need to consult a veterinarian about your place of residence, it will then have a clear idea of vaccination status of your pet and any diseases he suffered, even during treatments.
Note the resort number of clinical or veterinary practices may also be a wise precaution. In case of emergency, this avoids panic.
Note that called for dangerous dogs as defined by the law of January 1999, it will also think about taking with you all the documents required by law (declaration in town hall of residence, allowed, behavioral evaluation by a licensed veterinarian, certificate of insurance liability ...).
A rental at 'hair' !
It also remains important, before making any booking, to ensure that the animals are well accepted in your future vacation spot. Masters are usually used to this kind of "steps" and verification.
Recall, however, that 2012, Article 96 of the law “simplification of the law” reconsidered the ban on pets in holiday say "seasonal tourism". The owners of this type of rental properties are again allowed not to accept there the presence of an animal.
A secure and comfortable travel
The teacher will of course take care to ensure comfort and safety to his companion during the journey, especially when traveling by car. Regular breaks will allow the dog to stretch their legs, to drink…
prohibited Ski
Once there, it must follow the rules set up in stations. Dogs, for example, prohibited on slopes and even on a leash. But there are other trails or walking places (including lifts) where it is possible to be accompanied by his dog.
Before long walks, especially if the dog is not specifically used, a small warm-up time can help prevent muscle problem. This according, Of course, Business is meant to practice with his companion.
A coat and boots ?
Should there be a coat ? It all depends on the breed or type of dog, its nature, his age but also his health. You can, before leaving, seek advice from your veterinarian.
Protect and strengthen the pads
Cold, Snow and ice can irritate the underside of the paws of your pet, even cause cracking.
There are many boots specially designed to protect the dog's paws (especially for dogs that are not used in contact with the snow, unlike those who live in the mountains and practice sled sports) but their use is not always the most practical.
Tanning solutions, available from your veterinarian, will help protect the pads and make them more resistant. This type of product, easy to use, can start to be applied before the holiday in the snow. If however your dog suffers from cracks or other ailments to the new pads, soothing balms and repairers may be applied.
It is especially important to protect the pads of your pet, a team of Japanese researchers at Yamazaki Gakuen University (Tokyo) found that those dogs, because of their arterial and venous system, act as a heat exchanger (Results published in the journal Veterinary Dermatology). Protect pads will therefore reduce the risk of major heat loss.
Dry the legs and belly
To walk back, it is important to dry the underside of the belly, but also the paws of your pet. A rinçage eau au préalable jedeš séchage permettra au besoin d'trascurare les petits morceaux de chiens weather here can s'incruster between les doigts .
This rinsing also eliminate salt for snow removal. This may be responsible for gastric disorders in dogs that ingested by licking his paws. These same gastric disorders can also be caused by the simple ingestion of snow : Dogs are often attracted to the powder with which they enjoy playing !
Beware of antifreeze
Among the toxic chemicals, we will have to be careful not to store antifreeze that is used for the car in a place accessible to your dog.
Indeed, its sweet taste makes it very appetizing but this is very dangerous and particularly toxic ingestion. On suspicion of antifreeze absorption by your pet, consult your veterinarian immediately.
Beware of the sun
Please note finally that the sun has a strong reflection on the snow. There still, Your veterinarian can advise a sunscreen specifically designed for dogs.
The sun can, not only, be responsible for skin disorders but also ocular (uveitis). The times and places of walks will be established in order to prevent harmful exposure to your dog's health.
My dog can he catch cold ?
Although they are not the same ones that can contract human (these can not, Furthermore, "Give" them cold in their dog), animals are susceptible to certain viruses responsible for respiratory diseases affecting the lungs, nasal passages, larynx… It will then consult the veterinarian and keep your pet warm.
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