mikefc Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We have two litter mates living with us now since the summer of 2014, they turn 6 November of this year. Over the past couple of weeks Chloe has started showing signs of being cold. Only in the morning and even in the house when she first rises. When we go out for first pee, she shivers, teeth chatter and you can see that she had goosebumps by the fur slightly risen. Now, I understand it's cold out, and over night we turn the heat down to 63f but this never happened before. By 8am she seems perfectly fine and shows no coldness on walks. Under 35 degrees they both wear coats. I've never had a Grey show being cold like this, anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) She may just be chilly in the morning (I know I'm always cold right when I get out of bed in the mornings!), or it could be excitement for the coming day. You may never know. Can you get a pair of PJs for her to wear overnight and see if that helps the morning shivers? I keep my house cold (58 at night usually, and 64 during the day) and my terrier wears PJs. The neighbors laugh at her fashion statement Edited January 31, 2017 by Roo Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 It tends to interfere with sleep with some hounds. When we lived in IL, Rocket wore pajamas on excessively cold nights and would sleep through the night with the PJ's on. If he didn't have them on, he would be up and pacing, as well as restless in the wee hours. You might consider something like a light flannel or fleece housecoat for her to wear at night. Houndtime.com makes one that is just about perfect for dogs who don't need full pajamas but need something for the chill. Irene is a member here and makes great coats. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Seconding the flannel coat from Houndtime as it produces much less static than fleece. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Check her thyroid. Sorella was a true hypo thyroid dog and shivering/seeming cold was a first indicator. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I make fleece, knit and flannel housecoats. My customers tell me that the dogs sleep better, don't circle or nest all night, and are more comfortable in the coats on chilly nights. I have customers in Arizona, Florida and California with senior dogs who get chilly in air conditioning. My own dogs sleep much better when wearing housecoats. They sleep in crates which are on the floor level which is probably cooler than the height of our bed. www.houndtime.com Thanks. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Jammies!! Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rainy Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Kala does something very similar. When she first gets out of bed she will often shiver and chatter, looking like a hedgehog with her fur all spiked up. Very pathetic, but with no reason for her to be cold, inside especially, I think it's just "excitement" about breakfast, or maybe the "shock" of being awake and out of her warm bed? And then it passes and she's fine. She's done this for quite a while She does get very cold generally, but doesn't wear a coat in the house since she despises clothing...I just keep the heat up. But I second Houndtime's comment that dogs are much colder at ground level...I was cuddling Kala one day and when I got up was surprised at how much the temperature changed. Hot air does rise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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