Frozen dog water

[disney1990]

I'd bring it AND the dog inside

Where I live, dogs that are left outside overnight in extreme cold are picked up by the humane society.

 

[crashbb]

Yes. At least, the vet says it is. In a 5 gallon bucket, a 1/2 scoop (or a tablespoon of electrolytes) or a splash of gatorade.

Interesting. I guess that is a lot less concentrated than humans normally drink, so it isn't increasing their electrolytes by much.

Then again, I've had dogs try to drink sports drink our of my water bottle, if they can get their paws on it.

 

[SaraJayne]

Where I live, dogs that are left outside overnight in extreme cold are picked up by the humane society.

As they should be.

 

[Scurvy]

CAnn I'm sorry I didn't see you had asked, My dogs has a dog house and a barn with lots of hay and straw to lay in. As do they Cows and horse.

You could just move the water bucket into the barn, since presumably it is above freezing in there.

 

[happygirl]

You could just move the water bucket into the barn, since presumably it is above freezing in there.

That is a good idea I'm just afraid it would get dumped and then get the bedding wet

 

[Jennasis]

That is a good idea I'm just afraid it would get dumped and then get the bedding wet

Put the bucket inside of an old tire. This will prevent spillage and is a commonly used method for feed buckets on the ground in a paddock. Also water-wet bedding still better than urine-wet bedding, which is already a given...right?

 

[Jex]

That is a good idea I'm just afraid it would get dumped and then get the bedding wet

Once he is already freezing from the outside temps why would a little water bother him?

 

[happygirl]

Once he is already freezing from the outside temps why would a little water bother him anymore?

Even the ASPCA doesn't say it horrible or cruel to leave dogs outside

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html

 

[crashbb]

Even the ASPCA doesn't say it horrible or cruel to leave dogs outside

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html

Actually, it says this:

Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Unless you have a warm and draft free outdoors...

 

[Katieinwonderland]

We used to put a soccer ball in my horses' water trough to stop it from freezing over which worked great until he realized he could pick it up in his mouth and throw it around to entertain himself! Then he'd look all sad in the morning when his water was frozen and he's lost interest in the ball!

I don't think there's anything wrong with keeping certain breeds of dog outside...my aunt and uncle owned a farm and they had two sheepdogs who were never inside the house - they would have gone stir crazy if they'd been kept inside at night! A barn with straw and hay is capable of keeping a dog warm...

 

[doxdogy]

We must not be reading the same article. I guess they are operating under the assumption, that owners will bring the dogs in on cold nights. When it gets cold down here the news recommends you follow the 3 "P" rule. Protect pets, plants and pipes.

Even the ASPCA doesn't say it horrible or cruel to leave dogs outside

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html

 

[Sandy V.]

Even the ASPCA doesn't say it horrible or cruel to leave dogs outside

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html

Where does it say that? It doesn't. I read the entire page you linked to. In fact, it says to wipe sleet, snow and ice off of your dog when you bring him IN.

The article's CONTEXT is clear: the animal is outside to relieve himself, to play, to go on walks, etc., but it is NOT outside 24/7 during frigid weather.

Look, you seem to want to push some buttons here, all while flashing the smiley. Whatever.

I grew up on a farm (raised cattle, horses, chickens, crops) and dogs weren't allowed in the house, but - in extemely cold and snowy weather, they were ALWAYS placed in a barn, a shop, a shed . . . SOMEWHERE out of the cold. It's a living being, for Pete's sake. EVERY animal was given shelter.

Sigh . . .

 

[happygirl]

We used to put a soccer ball in my horses' water trough to stop it from freezing over which worked great until he realized he could pick it up in his mouth and throw it around to entertain himself! Then he'd look all sad in the morning when his water was frozen and he's lost interest in the ball!

I don't think there's anything wrong with keeping certain breeds of dog outside...my aunt and uncle owned a farm and they had two sheepdogs who were never inside the house - they would have gone stir crazy if they'd been kept inside at night! A barn with straw and hay is capable of keeping a dog warm...

LOL at the horse that would have been a sight to see.

That how my dog would be unhappy inside. There are some animals that I believe are miserable inside. and vice versa.

 

[happygirl]

Where does it say that? It doesn't. I read the entire article you linked to. In fact, it says to wipe sleet, snow and ice off of your dog when you bring him IN.

The article's CONTEXT is clear: the animal is outside to relieve himself, to play, to go on walks, etc., but it is NOT outside 24/7 during frigid weather.

Look, you seem to want to push some buttons here, all while flashing the smiley. Whatever.

I grew up on a farm (raised cattle, horses, chickens, crops) and dogs weren't in the house, but - in extemely cold and snowy weather, they were ALWAYS placed in a barn, a shop, a shed . . . SOMEWHERE out of the cold. It's a living being, for Pete's sake. EVERY animal was given shelter.

Sigh . . .

Did you read where I said the dog had a dog house or a barn with straw or hay. Sigh...

 

[happygirl]

Where does it say that? It doesn't. I read the entire page you linked to. In fact, it says to wipe sleet, snow and ice off of your dog when you bring him IN.

The article's CONTEXT is clear: the animal is outside to relieve himself, to play, to go on walks, etc., but it is NOT outside 24/7 during frigid weather.

Look, you seem to want to push some buttons here, all while flashing the smiley. Whatever.

I grew up on a farm (raised cattle, horses, chickens, crops) and dogs weren't allowed in the house, but - in extemely cold and snowy weather, they were ALWAYS placed in a barn, a shop, a shed . . . SOMEWHERE out of the cold. It's a living being, for Pete's sake. EVERY animal was given shelter.

Sigh . . .

Wow, you took that article a whole different the I did.

 

[Sandy V.]

Did you read where I said the dog had a dog house or a barn with straw or hay. Sigh...

Yes I did. Here in Colorado, last week our average temperature was about 8 degrees with a -25 wind chill. Don't know where you live, but no dog house would have been warm enough here. 4 walls and a DOOR that closes to keep the elements out was necessary. But I guess YMMV. We'll just have to agree to disagree.

 

[Scurvy]

I think it's terrible to leave any breed of dog outside in freezing temperatures. (I'm not a big fan of keeping pets outside regardless of the temperature, honestly, though I do feel differently about working dogs on farms.)

There's a big difference between "outside" and "in a barn", though. As long as the dog has access to somewhere warm, it isn't animal cruelty. Now some people (not referring to anyone on this thread) seem to think a small dog house is sufficient to protect a dog against freezing weather and sadly it often is not. A well constructed barn, especially one where there is livestock, is likely to be much warmer than a dog house and it's certainly warmer than the outside temperature. As long as the dog is in a warm barn when the temperature is below freezing, he should be fine.

 

[Sandy V.]

Wow, you took that article a whole different the I did.

Again, we'll have to disagree, but I would be willing to bet that of the people on this thread that read that page more read it the way I did than how you read it (however that is).

 

[DawnCt1]

CAnn I'm sorry I didn't see you had asked, My dogs has a dog house and a barn with lots of hay and straw to lay in. As do they Cows and horse.

In all fairness to you, years ago we had a golden retriever with a HUGE heavy coat. Once he got his winter coat, he couldn't stand to be in the house. He would go to the mud room which was the coolest area and pant. He couldn't wait to get outside.

 

[Keli]

I think a dog would be warm enough if he had access to a barn. I'm really surprised at how many people think that a barn where livestock resides would be cruel for a dog. It would only be for social reasons that I would prefer to keep my dog in the house. I think she enjoys being with us too much to keep her outside very much.