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i’m always cold, so i always have a sweateron or near by. but as i shiver through the chilly california winter, i wonder, does myfurry friend need a sweater too? with all that fur, you would think dogs andcats have natural insulation and i mean sweaters look pretty silly, so are they necessary? just like people, tolerance to cold variesfrom dog to dog, some breeds might have more insulating fat, some might have denser fur.but no dog can withstand winter weather with the exceptions of some breeds like the sheepdog,chow chow, st. bernards, and huskies. huskies are especially built for the cold.they double up their fur to stay warm. the undercoat is soft and fluffy for insulationwhile the top coat is coarser and protects

the undercoat from ice and snow buildup. theycan live and work in temperatures as low as 75 degrees below zero. a newfoundland might not need an extra layereither, they grow out hair in locks, which provides another natural layer of warmth.so much so, they don’t mind swimming in near freezing temps! on the other hand, smaller,lighter dog breeds might need some help as they usually have less body fat. dogs withshorter hair dogs like chihuahuas and older dogs that struggle more to maintain theirbody temperature probably need an extra layer. listen to your pet. if they seem hesitantto go do their business in the cold, try bundling them up.

if you live in an especially snowy area, abuildup of ice or snow can cause some nasty abrasions on their feet. try some bootieswhich help protect their paws, plus you might get some good vines out of your dog prancingin their boots. they look like such nerds. cats can get cold more easily than dogs actually.their body temperatures run hot, while we’re 98.1 degrees, cats run a toasty 101.5. thismeans their range of comfy temperatures is 20 degrees hotter than ours, their thermoneutralzone ranges from 86 to 97 degrees. most houses seem pretty chilly to cats at just 73.4 degrees.so it doesn’t take winter weather for them to feel cold. cats can be pretty fussy, soa feline sweater is probably not the best option. boxes are best. it’s no secret catslike boxes, i’m looking at you maru, they

make them feel safer by giving them a placeto hide, but it also keeps them warm. corrugated cardboard is an especially good insulator,so there’s no need to buy a fancy cat pod, just check your recycle bin! on the extreme end of things, severe coldcan be deadly for pets - just like it is for humans. if left in the cold too long, dogsand cats risk hyperthermia, especially if their coats get wet. they expend too muchenergy in keeping warm and their blood pressure drops dangerously. which might lead to cardiacarrest. so getting back to our original question:does your pet need a sweater? depends on the dog, depends on the temperature.small dogs, dogs with little fur, or elderly

dogs, yeah. they could use one. but it alsodepends on the sweater, i mean if it’s an especially adorable sweater. of course theyneed it. so please don’t leave your pets out in thewinter, if you do, provide them with adequate shelter. there’s a link below that tellsyou how to do just that. what do you think? would you put your poochin a sweater? or is it silly? let us know in the comments below. hit the subscribe andcheck back every day for more dnews.