Dog Frostbite: Prevention and Treatment

• Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.

Now that it’s wintertime, we as dog owners have a lot to look forward to: watching our dogs play in the snow, cuddling with them in bed, and dressing them up in cute holiday costumes. But winter brings its own set of dangers, such as dog frostbite, hypothermia, and even dog colds.

In this article, we’ll give an overview of frostbite in dogs: how it’s caused, how to treat it, and how to prevent it, along with what areas are most at risk for frostbite.