Will cold weather affect the growth of puppies?

It won't affect the puppy's growth, but pay attention to keep the puppy warm and don't let it catch cold.

Pay attention to the method of keeping warm:

1. Prepare proper food for it:

Dogs that are often outdoors need more food in cold weather. We should prepare high-quality dog food for them and feed more every day to save more calories to resist the cold. On the other hand, dogs that spend the winter indoors and rarely go out need less food in winter to avoid obesity due to reduced activities.

2. Prepare a proper amount of clean warm water for it:

If you keep a dog outdoors, you should prepare a basin for it and put warm water in it. But don't use metal containers, because the dog's tongue may get stuck in cold metal. The air is very dry in winter, and dogs who spend the winter indoors will need more water.

3. Clean the antifreeze spilled on the ground:

Vehicle antifreeze is one of the most dangerous killers for pets in winter. Dogs in the garage should pay more attention. Dogs like the sweetness of antifreeze, but unfortunately, only a small amount of antifreeze is fatal to them. If you suspect that your dog has drunk antifreeze, please take it to the vet immediately. In addition, please consider using antifreeze that is non-toxic to animals.

4. Give it a bath and comb its hair regularly

Dogs also need to take a bath in winter, especially those who often go out for activities. Their hair tends to get tangled and accumulate mud and snow. After taking a bath, let their hair dry thoroughly before letting them go out. When it is inconvenient to take a bath with water, you can consider using a special dry cleaning shampoo for pets, and be sure to paint it clean. In addition, regular grooming will not only make the dog's hair supple and better keep out the cold, but also untie the dead knot, remove dust and dead hair and promote skin metabolism. On the other hand, you can also find lumps or wounds hidden under thick hair in time.