What does golden retriever pay attention to in winter?

In winter, when the temperature is low, golden retrievers tend to feel cold, especially old golden retrievers or weak golden retrievers. As a host, make sure that Golden Retriever has enough warm-keeping measures indoors. First of all, there should be a cushion thick enough, preferably with warm-keeping function, which can be laid on the bed or on the floor for the golden retriever to lie on. Secondly, we should ensure the indoor air circulation, but don't let the golden retriever stay near the doors and windows or vents to avoid catching cold.

2. Diet management

When the temperature drops in winter, the metabolic rate of golden retriever will slow down and the required energy will also decrease. Therefore, owners need to pay attention to the diet management of golden retrievers. In winter, you can increase the food intake of golden retriever dogs in moderation, but don't overdo it, so as not to cause health problems such as obesity. At the same time, you can supplement the golden retriever with some high-energy foods, such as meat and eggs.

In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to reserve enough drinking water for the golden retriever to avoid the water freezing quickly, which will lead to the thirst of the golden retriever.

3. Precautions for walking the dog

Although the weather is cold in winter, the demand for golden retriever will not decrease. So the owner still has to walk the dog, just need to pay attention to some steps. First of all, don't walk the dog for too long, in order to avoid catching cold, usually 15 minutes is appropriate. Secondly, before going out, you can put on warm clothes, especially windproof and warm coats, to avoid the biting cold wind. Finally, clean up the snow on the golden retriever in time after returning home, so as to avoid the snow head sticking to the body for a long time and making it feel uncomfortable.

Step 4 prevent colds

Winter is a season of frequent colds and diseases, and golden retrievers may also be infected with viruses. Therefore, the owner needs to vaccinate the golden retriever and have a regular physical examination to keep the kennel clean and hygienic. If the golden retriever has cold symptoms, such as coughing and sneezing, the owner should immediately send him to a veterinarian for treatment to avoid the deterioration of his condition.