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- Food & Nutrition
Where I live the winter and colder months have come. Peter has always been energetic. Is it normal for flopsy to move a bit slower and sleep more? flopsy still eats all his food and all his water.
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! While not necessarily normal, this can certainly be seen during the winter months. If she is otherwise fine, I would not be too concerned about this. However, if she develops any other symptoms like decreased appetite or vomiting, have her evaluated then. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- New Pet
I live in Chicago where it gets really cold in the winter. My puppy is small to medium size. Should I consider in getting her dog booties and coat/ jacket for the winter? Or would she be fine in the winter?
For short walks, a few minutes, she can probably go out as is. If you plan on spending more than 5-10 minutes outside or if Maggie takes a long time to do her business, then you may want to consider booties and a coat. You can browse fashions at the link below. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dog/dog-apparel
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Training & Behavior
How do I exercise my dog in the winter?
Many dogs can be trained to run on a tread mill! This is commonly used for dogs who live in cold climates or have owners who are not able to tolerate cold weather. A trainer or behaviorist can help in the training but many people figure it out at home often with the help of guide books and videos. If Nyssa likes to play tug of war, purchase a tug toy and set aside 20 minutes a day to play with her. This is a good, dry/warm indoor activity! Many dogs don't mind playing ball in the snow or snow shoeing even! As long as conditions are safe and not icy, a good walk/jog or bike ride can be accomplished even in cold weather. Some people even ski with their dogs! If there is snow or rough terrain, she may need protection for her paws. Many cities now offer pools for dog swimming which can certainly tire them out. If Nyssa is good with other dogs and likes to play, doggie day care offers an indoor/dry option for her. Additionally, if you work long hours, websites such as Rover.com offer dog w
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- Health & Wellbeing
I shared this chart with my fellow doodle owners and we all had a chuckle over it. According to this our dogs would not play outside all winter. -25 is acceptable to well dressed Goldendoodles and sheepadoodles. Anything between -10 to -15 they co
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! It isn't a perfectly accurate chart. It is a good guideline though and likely depends on the dogs tolerance (getting used to prolonged cold weather), breed (arctic breeds) and how long haired the pet is. Also wind chills would have to come in to play. I think for the layperson that have dogs that are not conditioned to extremely cold weather can be helpful. But I agree it leaves out a lot of important factors. In some ways it is better to be safe than sorry! I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Hey do y'all know the best type of dog house for an outdoor dog so they can stay warm or put some hay or cedar chips in there to also help with fleas?
There are many things to consider for keeping an outdoor dog comfortable. Any type of shelter will do as long as it provides enough room (for the dog to stand up and turn around), protects the dog from the weather (good roof and sound walls) and the door is situated such that the prevailing winds do not blow right in. Straw bedding is helpful during the cold weather to help the dog maintain some heat in the house. Fleas are better controlled with medications such as Frontline, Seresto collar, NexGard, and many others. If your dog is a short-haired dog, pay close attention during the cold months to make sure he is able to keep warm. There are also coats for dogs that can help! Thank you for using pet coach.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
