Why does a dog have cold hands and feet?

Author portrait of Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why does a dog have cold hands and feet?

Reasons for cold hands and feet of dogs:

1. The outside temperature is low. The hairless paws of puppies are in direct contact with the ground. Because the ground temperature is low, the hands and feet will become cold.

2. Hypoglycemia. Insufficient nutrients provided by food or hypoglycemia caused by disease prevent the body from producing enough calories.

3. Other diseases. Insufficient perfusion of peripheral blood vessels caused by cardiovascular disease, neurological disease or insufficient blood volume, such as myocardial disease, thrombosis, dehydration, massive bleeding, etc.

4. Diarrhea. It is very likely that the dog is vomiting, having diarrhea, or suffering from hypothermia due to dehydration.

5. Physical weakness. Dogs are weak and have poor blood circulation and peripheral nerve circulation.