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Questions tagged [winter]

Use in questions related to the effects of the winter climate or winter seasonal changes on a pet. Please include relevant tag indicating what animal is the question being asked about ([cats], [dogs], etc.) and other relevant tags if they are appropriate and related to the question, such as [containment].

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How can I protect a fish pond during the winter?

We have a pond with several fish in it (koi, sturgeon, goldfish). We live in a temperate area where the pond is covered by a layer of ice for several weeks during winter. How can I ensure the fish survive this period? Do I need to keep an area…
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How can I tell when my small dog is too cold

I am the owner of a 25 lb. pug. When we get snow here in the northeast United States, he loves to go out and play in the snow when we are shoveling the driveway, and even tries to start digging up the snow. However, since he is a short-hair dog,…
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Will feeding other fish in the same pond have an impact on my koi in winter?

There are two sturgeons in the pond which need to be fed during winter. As far as I know koi don't need food during frost periods and only a small amount when the pond isn't frozen. I kept feeding the sturgeons on one spot of the pond, unfortunately…
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What plants or other winter yard items are safe for a rabbit?

During the summer, I feed my rabbit treats I get from my yard including twigs, leaves, and grass. However, during the winter here my trees lose their leaves and the grass is mostly dead. Are there any treats I can gather from my yard or…
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How can I make my cat use her house during winter cold?

My cat Catalina is 7 months old, pretty healthy and playful. I'm worried because the temperatures are dropping now and the inside of our house isn't really warm during winter at night (15 degrees Celsius, 59 Fahrenheit). She sleeps on the sofa, and…
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Do cats need clothes?

Do cats need dressing clothes when weather is cold? If so, what is the temperature in which cats start to need clothes?
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At what point do cats start to be in actual danger (rather than "just being uncomfortable") from cold winter weather?

I just got a visit from the neighbour's cat again. He likes me, but doesn't fancy his owner too much. She might not be downright abusing him, but I think he prefers to be out from the house, even if it's cold outside. It was almost −8 °C just now.…
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Gold fish survivability in winter

I have a small pond, about a meter deep with some regular gold fishes in it, nothing fancy. The fishes look healthy, they have a really good color, they are active and they recently reproduced, so I have also some baby gold fish that I'm trying to…
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Can two male cats from same litter share same cat house

I have two male cats from the same litter and they are about one year old. So far they are getting along without any fighting, eating and sleeping together. I would like to know if their behavior will change for worse when they reach sexual maturity…
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Is it safe to catch and move hibernating fish?

I have about 50 mixed types of goldfish and koi in an outdoor pond. I want to remodel the pond, expanding it to double the volume of water. I will relocate them temporarily to a 2000 gallon (7600 liters) swimming pool, which will be at the same…
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I have a mutt with a weird body shape. I can't seem to find a winter jacket that fits him

I have a question. I have a rat terrier / English bull / unidentified (lol) dog mutt. We got a bit of extra cold winter here on the Northeast coast this year. I bought 3 coats for him from Amazon but none of them fits him! He has a really big chest,…
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How cold should I let my home get in the winter for my small dog?

My home gets cold in the winter. What temperature should I heat my house to for my dog's safety and comfort. I have a small dog with tons of fur (a Pomeranian). She sleeps in a plastic crate with two blankets. It would be great if you an point to a…
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What should/could I feed my outdoor rabbits in winter?

My rabbits live in Middle Europe outside in my garden the whole year. What should I regard in choosing their diet during winter? (Picture of my male exploring the big white play ground:)
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What temperature would be best for my Labrador dog?

I have a female Labrador dog, about 2-3 years old and weighing 25 kg (55 lbs), with a light coat. Her dog house is outside, but she's inside the whole day. Where I live, in the daytime it is 20-23 degrees Celsius (68-73 °F) and at night it's 8-13 °C…
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Moving dog from warm to cold climate

We recently adopted a rescue dog from Houston and we live in Colorado. He's never experienced a cold winter and for sure not one like Colorado gets. Given that adopted him so close to winter will his body know to adjust and develop his winter coat? …
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