Hyperthermia

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hyperthermia

dogs and cold weather
Ah give me a break….it's a dog! Take that stupid sweater off it!" For anyone who owns a small dog you may have heard these words before. People who make these comments do not understand that while some breeds retain their original wild traits and can keep themselves warm, many breeds are unable to regulate their body temperature. For instance, if you own a golden retriever I would imagine you notice his/her fur gets fuller in the winter and they shed in the summer. This would be the same for a Malamute, Lab, Burmese Mountain dog, etc. There are also breeds that have either lost their survival instincts through breeding or were never bread for cold weather. (more)