What should I do if my Chihuahua is afraid of the cold in winter? In winter, if my Chihuahua is afraid of the cold, I can dress it in time, and choose clothes of the right size; if my Chihuahua is particularly afraid of the cold, I can add warm items to the Chihuahua’s quilt, but avoid overheating; Chihuahuas consume calories faster in winter, so they can be fed more calories-increasing foods.
1. Wear clothes at the right time: If your Chihuahua is weak, has short hair, or the temperature is below 10 degrees, you can consider adding clothes to your Chihuahua. When purchasing, choose clothes with good ventilation and suitable size to avoid skin problems caused by inappropriate clothes. In addition, do not dress too warmly.
2. Warming products: When the weather is particularly cold, you can use warm sleeping nests, pet electric blankets, pet heat preservation lamps, heating packs and other supplies. Especially weak and young dogs must avoid being exposed to cold in winter. However, when using electrical appliances, pay attention to safety to avoid overheating.
3. Add more feed: In cold weather, Chihuahuas consume calories quickly, so you can feed them more feed to increase their energy to fight the cold.
4. Reduce bathing: Avoid bathing your Chihuahua when a cold wave strikes, especially a weak Chihuahua. Even if you dry it immediately after bathing, it is easy to catch a cold. You can use a wipe instead, or use dry cleaning powder to clean your body. If you take a shower, be sure to blow dry immediately. Also avoid taking a shower immediately after exercising.
5. Not shaving: Shaving a Chihuahua is generally not recommended, especially in the cold winter. You must know that the Chihuahua's protective layer against the cold is its hair. If you shave your hair in the winter, your Chihuahua will definitely be very afraid of the cold. Therefore, it is best not to shave or trim your Chihuahua’s hair in winter.
