As of: February 1, 2024, 11:59 a.m
By: Sophie Kluß
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When temperatures are freezing, the question arises: Is it safe to leave your dog in the car in winter?
Find out when it becomes dangerous and how you can protect your pet.
The winter cold poses dangers for dogs in the car.
Protect your four-legged friend by reducing time in the car to a minimum and taking additional measures.
Treating your four-legged friends responsibly is crucial in winter temperatures and can save lives.
Read here what is important.
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Dog in the car in the cold: time limit and risks
If the temperature is slightly below zero, dog owners should, in exceptional cases, let their four-legged friends wait in the car for a maximum of 30 minutes.
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Leaving your dog alone in the car is risky, not only in summer but also in winter, because even long fur does not adequately protect against the cold.
If the temperature is only a few degrees below zero, the maximum waiting time should be half an hour.
Larger dogs have an advantage over smaller breeds, which cool down much more quickly.
How to tell if your dog is cold.
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When temperatures are significantly below zero, dog owners should avoid leaving their four-legged friends alone in the car if possible, as the vehicle cools down quickly when parked and there is a high risk of the animal becoming hypothermic in a relatively short period of time.
Protective measures for your four-legged friend
In general, it is not a good idea to leave your dog in the car when it is cold, as the risk of hypothermia is high.
However, to make the short stay more pleasant if it ever becomes necessary, you can use the auxiliary heater, if available, and have a blanket ready.
However, it is advisable to leave the dog at home if possible.
By the way, it's not a good idea to turn the heater all the way up while driving with your dog before parking the car.
The temperature difference in a short period of time would be even greater than if the heating were simply turned off while driving.
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