Our four-legged friends can get cold, too! When you’re cozying up in a Christmas sweater, under a nice blanket, take a moment to remember that.
If you need a visual reminder, that’s fine. On Monday, November 13th, one dog dad posted this PSA of what happens when you let your dog embrace the changing seasons:
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Allison and Cole seem very happy about the fact that it’s sweater weather. I’m just happy we got to see it!
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Sweater weather for humans may begin in early September, when we’ll suffer the heat for the sake of the fall vibes. That’s okay for us to do, because we can take it off at any time – but not so much for our pets. If you know you’re going to want them to wear sweaters, you should wait until it reaches about 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dogs run much hotter than we do: their internal body temperature is 101-102 degrees, whereas ours is an average of 98.6 degrees. Essentially, that means that when when we’re a little chilly, dogs are plenty warm – and when we’re really hot, they’re even hotter.
When choosing a sweater for your dog, you should pick one that’s not too chunky, and go by measurements rather than the suggestions on the little package; especially for bigger dogs like Allison. Dogs are coated in a pretty thick layer of fur, so there’s little “itch factor” there, but you should still look out for signs of discomfort.
Allison, the pit bull in the video, is just a little old lady: her bio says that she’s 12.5 years old! As they age, many dogs have trouble regulating their body temperature, so these sweaters are a perfect way to ensure she lives out her golden years in peace. No one likes being too chilly!
