Overview
- A PDSA vet advises well‑fitted coats for thin‑coated breeds, puppies and older dogs to lower the risk of hypothermia.
- Shorter, more frequent walks are recommended to keep pets active while limiting time in the cold.
- Owners are urged to increase indoor enrichment using snuffle mats, puzzle games, hide‑and‑seek and tug‑of‑war to burn energy safely.
- The guidance was shared in a video and an X post titled “3 tips to keep your dog active this winter,” stressing the health benefits of regular activity.
- The advice is being amplified by national media as parts of the UK face sub‑zero conditions, with cues to wrap dogs up if they shiver, slow down or whine outdoors.