what should i do to keep my dog warm and please dont say bring her in the house or give her away,orbad answere

Question

okay my dog lives outside and my mom wont let her come in the house...but they have hay and blankets and stuff so what else should i do to keep her much warm and were can i go to buy it for cheap!?!

Answer 1

Hi :)

I have a very large dog, she used to be outside for the first year if less. I could not stand it anymore cause when its winter and freezing outside, I hated knowing that she was out there.

But she has been an inside dog now for the past 6 years. Here is a website I found about taking how to care for you outside dog in the winter.

Here are a couple of websites:
http://www.petpublishing.com/dogken/news/pfizer01.shtml


Here is another one with the info: http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dogsarticles/Keeping-Your-Dog-Warm-In-The-Winter.html


If your dog lives primarily outside, you will want to make sure you get him a good quality shelter of some sort. Many pet supply stores and online manufacturers make great quality dog houses in a variety of styles for every budget. You will want one that will help keep wind, rain, and snow away from your dog. You will want to make sure that the opening to the dog house does not face the wind. You will also want to make sure that you lay down straw or provide a bed or several blankets to help protect your dog from the cold floor. Make sure to change the straw and/or bedding periodically.

Blankets and beds can get wet and straw, when wet, can get moldy. Moldy straw can lead to upper respiratory and skin infections. Some people like to provide heat to their outside dog houses. It is not a good idea to do this with heating pads or space heaters with electrical cords. Your dog can chew through these cords causing a hazardous accident. If you choose to provide heat to your outdoor dog, it is best to have this done professionally. Some pet stores offer heated beds that contain a disc that can be heated in the microwave or with hot water periodically.

Some dogs, especially those kept outside, will require extra food during the winter months. It is important to discuss these nutritional needs with your veterinarian or pet professional. If your dog is kept outside, it is also very important to make sure that he has access to clean, fresh water at all times. Snow and ice are not appropriate for hydration. Be careful to make sure that his water has not frozen over.

There are many things you can do to ensure that your dog stays warm and safe during the winter months. If you have further questions about how to do this, please ask your veterinary staff or pet professionals.


I hope this helps, and I wish you luck... :)

Answer 2

First, make sure that the door to the dog house is covered. We used a doggy door flap for a dog that could not come in for destruction issues. Then we moved the dog house by the dryer vent. (we did not vent the dryer into the dog house, but under it so it warmed the floor) Then we also put a light under the dog house in a cage and put boards around the bottom of it raised about a foot. This will help warm the inside of the dog house. As for shavings... our dog liked the shavings, but if they get damp, they do mold easily. Keeping the door covered and changing the bedding every week will help with that. Your dog is just looking for a well insulated and dry place. You can provide this. And everyday when you play and spend time with your dog, check the dog house for leaks and mold and whatnot. Best of luck

Answer 3

A small light bulb will produce enough heat that your dog will spend a lot of time outside of the dog house. For that reason I like building a dog house so that the dog can lay completely below to door opening. What this does is allow the dogs own body heat to keep that low aria warm.
As a general rule of thumb on a zero degree day, it will be plenty warm for the dog.
There are still things that MUST be done for that outside dog tho'. They simply can't drink from a frozen bucket!! They must have protection from both wind and rain. Where you place their dog house in the yard can make all the difference in the world. If you want to see how it works this time of year, go stand next to the fence on the north side of your yard for a few and then compare it with what it feels like next to the south side fence. (bet you think it is the opposet of what you will find)

Answer 4

Your dog needs a dog house, it's the law anyway. And yes, a big blanket to keep warm with inside the dog house. For the sake of your beloved dog, buy a dog house already.

Answer 5

We have always kept our dogs outside even through the winter. Hay, blankets , turn the doghouse so the wind doesn't blow in it. When it got really cold we shut ours in on the back porch or in the barn. Give it a sweater like someone suggested. Don't let some of the negative feedback get to you, people are stupid. Dogs have always been outside animals. Wolves do fine outside right? Yes they are canines people. So are strays that live in the elements year round. In this day and age people spoil and coddle their pets too much. Dogs are covered in fur to keep them warm not for designer purposes. What kind of dog is it anyways? Small shorthair dogs shouldn't be kept outside though. Like pugs, daschunds, chihuahuas since they come from arid regions of the globe. The pop bottles are a good idea but effective for short period of time before they freeze. Horse blankets are a good idea, so are fuzzy blankets like fleece and afghans. Oh and I work in an animal hospital. Saving animals lives is what I do. Not ***** and moan and pass judgement.

Answer 6

give the dog house a flap door (with a curtain or piece of rubber)

and put some bedding on the floor ,old cloths or straw

and make sure the dog house is out of the draft

and dont say you dont have a dog house

if you dont ,in cold weather ,you should not have a dog

this was a bad question by the way,a dog lover would have figured all this out by himself

Answer 7

Frist (not to you _chick) Buzz off 'off to mexico' you dont have to bring your dog in and -leaving- her (i saw how to keep ur dog warm QUstion) If you are REALLY worried put them in a grage with a way to get in and out so their protected from the wind and stuff but don't go crazy over it. I did that once the first time and I almost had to give my dog away to calm down. just make a couple of blankets and unless ur vet DEMANDED you not to, give her some bacon fat and just all the table scrapes. As lonfg as it isn/t Chocolate PB nuts or chicken bones (or smaller bones) she'll be fine. Just don't spend too much money on anything. she'll be fine with this and everything on u rother QU.
MCM

Answer 8

A good sheltered dog house...can be made out of plywood(keeps wind out) make sure the floor is built up off the ground(on stilts) by a few inches(insulated if possible)...straw is great for warmth too! There are heated dog houses, but expensive...also a warming bulb on a timer is a good idea(homedepot). Hopefully your dog is a large breed that is good for outdoor living, otherwise the dog should be inside!

Answer 9

my best thing to do i put her in a warm cosey house outside with old blankets and few oh his/her toys my mom lets me put my dog inside the house but,i need to be responsible for him so i need to clean after him.i trained him last year my mom doesn't have problems

Answer 10

In the dog house you can put a head lamp which will keep her warm. Also make sure there are no holes in the dog house.