The days are short, the weather is awful, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s time to crawl under the covers and wait for spring. Take on the chilly months with these activities that will keep your pet in good spirits, not to mention looking and feeling good.<\/p>\n
THE COLD WEATHER GUIDE<\/strong><\/p>\n GAME ON<\/strong><\/p>\n On boring winter days, it\u2019s hard to get too excited about tossing around a ball. That\u2019s when you break out the cool interactive toys<\/a>. Many have different difficulties built in so your pet can level up from one challenge to another.<\/p>\n Shop now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n BRAVE THE OUTDOORS<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, it\u2019s cold. But you and your pet both need fresh air and sunlight, so just remember to gear up. Dogs with short hair or short legs especially need a warm sweater or jacket<\/a> and every canine needs paw wax or\u00a0boots<\/a> to protect them from cold, salty sidewalks. Since it gets dark so early, stay visible with a reflective harness, light-up collar<\/a> attachment or even a neat glow-in-the-dark toy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shop now<\/a><\/p>\n PLAY WITH THEIR FOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n Pets, like humans, go looking for snacks when they\u2019re bored. But you can actually use this food focus to entertain them. Adding kibble to a treat-dispensing toy turns mealtime into playtime, plus it stops them from gobbling their food in one gulp. You can even give them a tasty treat to savor by freezing food in a Kong \u2014 this works for raw<\/a>, rehydrated or freeze-dried meals or kibble with bone broth<\/a>\/goat milk<\/a> added. Just be sure to feed it to them on a hard, easy-to-clean surface.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Shop now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n KEEP THEM IN SHAPE<\/strong><\/p>\n Extra winter weight can really slow your pet down. Keep belly fat in check with a Weight Loss Bowl<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect recipe for preventing pounds from piling on \u2014\u00a0lean proteins for building muscle, low calorie bone broth<\/a> for extra nutrients, fiber-rich pumpkin to fill them up, and hip and joint supplements for extra support.<\/p>\n Shop now<\/a><\/p>\n SOOTHE THAT ITCHINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Hear that scratching? It\u2019s the sound of your pet hating winter. Cold weather dries out their skin and coat, leaving them super itchy. Try skin and coat supplements to nourish and comfort, not to mention reduce pet dander.\u00a0<\/p>\n