Comments on: Questions about dogs and sub-zero weather? http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 23:22:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Rexydoberman http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6000 Rexydoberman Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:04:33 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm#comment-6000 Yes Huskies can be outside, but they are completely different dogs bred with an extra insulated fur coat to protect them, they have been used as sled dogs ! but Golden's have fur to protect them from some degree of cold but not for extended periods as their coat is coated with oils - for protecting them when they retrieve items in the water. But the general rule is if it's too cold for You outside, it's too cold for your Golden. Just try and keep her indoors during this sub zero temperature. Yes Huskies can be outside, but they are completely different dogs bred with an extra insulated fur coat to protect them, they have been used as sled dogs ! but Golden’s have fur to protect them from some degree of cold but not for extended periods as their coat is coated with oils - for protecting them when they retrieve items in the water. But the general rule is if it’s too cold for You outside, it’s too cold for your Golden. Just try and keep her indoors during this sub zero temperature.

]]> By: Haley http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6001 Haley Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:04:33 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm#comment-6001 Outside to pee. No longer! That's too cold to be outside. Put her in the bathroom or laundry room to confine her. Outside to pee. No longer! That’s too cold to be outside.

Put her in the bathroom or laundry room to confine her.

]]> By: werbmom http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6002 werbmom Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:04:33 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm#comment-6002 I now have 2 small inside dogs, but growing up on a farm, our big dogs were almost never inside. We did make sure they had a warm shed or barn to get into. And if it was extraordinarily cold we did bring them inside, at least to our mudroom area. Consider that the water will also freeze and they need hydration. A dog who is not used to being left outside should never be left out during extreme temps. If unsure, ask your vet. I now have 2 small inside dogs, but growing up on a farm, our big dogs were almost never inside. We did make sure they had a warm shed or barn to get into. And if it was extraordinarily cold we did bring them inside, at least to our mudroom area. Consider that the water will also freeze and they need hydration. A dog who is not used to being left outside should never be left out during extreme temps.
If unsure, ask your vet.

]]> By: G B http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6003 G B Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:04:33 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm#comment-6003 sub zero,,,, well I wouldn't leave mine out longer than to do her business and thats it, the only way I would leave a dog out in that type of weather is to have a heated climate control dog house with a swing door to keep the heat in, heated water system and cook her foods at least twice a day so she does not lose weight trying to keep warm.....,,,if you do not have that,,,, keep her in the house. sub zero,,,, well I wouldn’t leave mine out longer than to do her business and thats it, the only way I would leave a dog out in that type of weather is to have a heated climate control dog house with a swing door to keep the heat in, heated water system and cook her foods at least twice a day so she does not lose weight trying to keep warm…..,,,if you do not have that,,,, keep her in the house.

]]> By: Becky http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm/comment-page-1#comment-6004 Becky Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:04:33 +0000 http://hurricanequestions.com/questions-about-dogs-and-sub-zero-weather.htm#comment-6004 I've withdrawn my answer. I don't get why people ask for help, then insult those who offer it. Based on your original question, you received a lot of 'intelligent' answers. Good luck with your dog. I’ve withdrawn my answer. I don’t get why people ask for help, then insult those who offer it. Based on your original question, you received a lot of ‘intelligent’ answers. Good luck with your dog.

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