Dog Coats and Winter

The weather forecast has one of the first powerful winter storms of the season moving from the pacific northwest to the rocky mountains and into the midwest for later on Thanksgiving week. This will be the first blast of cold and snow for most of the country and will catch everyone by surprise including our dogs. Cold and snow or not, we still need to get our dogs out for exercise. To make this easier we should all get our water and wind resistant coats out to keep us more comfortable. But what about the K9s? If your dog doesn't already have a coat, now might be the time to get one. There are some excellent coats on the market that will keep your dog warm, dry, and visible.

The UltraPaws dog coat available at YourActivePet.com provides all three protective elements in one. For winter there's nothing better - especially for short haired dogs since they are prone to getting chilled. The reflectivity of these coats is a bonus because you don't need to get a reflective vest to keep your dog visible - the coat does it! This is a very cost effective option.

Get prepared for the upcoming storm - hopefully it won't cause havoc with your travel plans.

Reflective Gear for Dogs

Reflective Gear for Dogs

The time has changed and days are getting shorter, this means it's dark for dog walking in the morning and in the evening. Drivers aren't used to seeing you and your dog walking in the dark and it's feeling a little dangerous out there. There are a few products out there that can help make it safer for both you and your dog. First, there are reflective vests for your dog. These are light weight and have reflective strips for clear visibility when headlights hit them. These refelective vests are better for warm weather because of their light weight.

There are dual purpose dog coats that serve the purpose of keeping your dog warm and dry as well as visibile because of the reflective strips. The same concept applies as the vest since them both have reflectivity for safety. Be sure to check to make sure the dog coat has reflective strips - they all don't. These dog coats are best for cold weather since they are fleece lined and water resistant.