When the older dog feels the cold
Older dogs feel the cold sooner, and feeling cold means stress. When a coat makes sense and how to keep your senior warm.
Over the years the metabolism slows down, and older dogs feel the cold sooner than young ones. Feeling cold is more than just unpleasant: it means stress, makes a dog more prone to infections and often leads to tension in the muscles, especially in the back.
A simple rule of thumb
As a guide: if your dog is over ten years old and it's below ten degrees or raining, a coat may go on. In real cold you can combine a warming suit underneath. What's important is that the clothing warms without restricting movement, especially at the front legs.