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My dogs are small and I'm worried about the cold weather. Are they okay out there? I mean I went outside around 3am and it was freezing! I already have dog houses with their own heating pads, should that be enough? They aren't allowed inside at night.
If it's too cold for you, then it's probably too cold for your dogs. A lot of people think that dogs are the same as wolves or other wild animals who can survive extreme temperatures. But that's not true! Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, and most of the traits that would allow them to survive in the wild have been bred out of them. This is especially true of small dogs who have been bred to be house pets. They just aren't equipped to withstand cold weather. They don't have the thick layers of fat and underfur that keep wild animals warm.
If they aren't allowed in the house, see if you can at least let them stay in the garage when it's cold. Or maybe in the laundry room or bathroom.
(Rating: 5) Well I don't know if i should compare myself to my dogs since I'm low in iron, i'm always freezing.