Winter is well and truly here… or so my paddock gateways and house full of muddy paw prints suggest.
but are you prepared? With the loss of daylight hours and never ending cleaning, it can be a bit of a drag.
Here is our short blog of top tips to get you through the winter blues.
General pet tips.
Ensure you are allowing them to warm up and down after exercise ( you can do this by keeping them on lead for 5 minutes before letting them run around and again a steady walk before returning home/to the car)
Ensure your pet has enough exercise & mental stimulation.
Put carpet/runners down to make sure they do not slip specially when returning from a walk and they are wet.
Dry them off well, wash grit from paws after walks
Consider a coat to protect joint health.
Keep a eye on their waist line.
Add in some enrichment it doesn’t have to be expensive .. grab some boxes, hide some treats and allow your pets to hunt the treats.
Pet Products that are a must have:
some of these would also make wonderful Christmas presents for a loved one! (We are in no way getting money from this; these are stuff we use ourselves)
Equafleece https://www.equafleece.co.uk – these dog coats are pure magic, they are wonderful for saving time and protecting your dogs coat/joints in the winter!
Equidry – https://equidry.co.uk/collections/long-oversized-coats i think we’ve live in ours since purchasing last winter, you will have seen Me (Jess) and Millie in our long thick coats on pick ups/drop offs. They are a staple in our working day and around the horses, i’m not lying when I say we can’t do a winter without one.
Le Chameau wellies – https://www.lechameau.com/ by far the best wellies i’ve ever owned this company has been going since 1927 and a staple for many farmers, equestrians, country walking lovers! and you can see why! Me (Jess) and Millie wear these day in, day out and yes, both ours have seen better days now, but they are by far the most comfortable wellies for the job.
Neutrahaze – i love their floor cleaners, sprays, and their pet bio washing liquid! these are a staple in my house.
Pet Hair filter bags for the washing machine – throw all your dog blankets, saddle pads etc in and zip it up .. pop it in the wash not only is your machine protected but your machine is left hair free. i got mine from http://amazon.co.uk.
Vax carpet cleaner .. where would i be without mine! https://www.vax.co.uk/carpet-cleaners-and-washers/spot-cleaners/pet-stain-cleaners
Any of this doesn’t fit the bill? or . Why like a treat for your dog instead.. after all the real treat for our dogs is our time.
Why not join the scent scouts? Spend time with your dog and join our friendly WhatsApp community of like-minded owners who are there to support you, too! send us a message at: https://www.hoof-paws.co.uk/contact/ to join today!
This blog is part of a blog circle with Charlotte Faith’s membership – (Home – Pet Business Support) we are linked to bluebellpetcare – https://www.bluebellpetcare.com/post/emergency-vet-care-over-the-holidays-what-dog-owners-should-know
