The act of keeping warm can become a hazard to a dog because they are notoriously bad at deciding how much is too much. Every winter veterinarians treat dogs for burns caused by being too close to a fire or wood stove. A fire screen is a must because a coated dog won't notice a fallen spark until it has already burned down to the skin. A fire screen around a wood-burning stove is a good safety precaution, especially it the dog is left unsupervised.

Never leave a dog unattended with electric, kerosene or propane heaters. A dog that touches one and gets burned may knock the unit over and cause a fire. Hot air ducts will dry coat, skin and nasal passages--causing extra thirst. Baseboard heaters and radiators can get very hot - hot enough to cause burns.

For warming up your dog, nothing tops natural sunlight pouring onto the floor -- except perhaps curling up with you or another dog to snooze. Any form of heating that is comfortable for the owner is suitable for a dog; just keep the dog away from the source of the heat.


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