17 Reasons You Should Never Keep Your Dogs Outside In The Winter Months

Winter can bring with it some pretty harsh weather that can be dangerous to dogs. Here are 17 reasons not to keep your dog outdoors in the winter months.

1. Frostbite can be very painful, lead to amputation, and cost a lot to treat.
2. Dogs have a warmer body temperature than humans.
3. It can be classified as animal abuse, which is a crime.
4. Local authorities may notice and you could get in trouble.
5. Dogs can freeze to death, or die from hypothermia,
6. Their physical appearance will change due to bad conditions.
7. They will be noisy and vocalize their distress.
8. They can be targeted by predators.
9. Living outdoors can be dangerous for a dog.
10. Temperatures beneath 20°F put a dog at a risk of hypothermia.
11. No matter how insulated their doghouse, dogs outside always get sick much more easily.
12. Other dog owners may follow your example.
13. Despite being from the same family, modern dogs do not have the insulation that wolves do.
14. Temperatures are affected by wind chill and many other external factors.
15. A very cold dog may attempt to break out of their yard in desperation.
16. Their behavior may change, becoming distrustful.
17. Your neighbors may attempt to help your dog by contacting the authorities.

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