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Please people, go take care of your hounds. It is cold out there. As I write this there are two "RIP" threads on the front page. There have been about 4 others over the last two or three days. I know some of these dogs are old, and some would have died this week even with the best care, but haven't people noticed a pattern.How many dogs have to die "mysteriously" on a cold night before people get that they are dieing of hypothermia?
The news today told of several people in the south dying of hypothermia. One guy was in his house wrapped up in a blanket. BUt frozen solid. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR HOUND. Go give them some more straw. Give them some warm food. Some warm water- not hot- just warm. And if your doghouse isn't top quality, bring the dogs in for the night.At least put two to a side in your insulated truck box. You have already put long hours into training them. They have hunted hard and tirelessly for you. Now get off your butt, traipse out there and give them some more help in handling this cold.

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This weather isn't fit for man or beast, That's why I'm on the couch and my 5 hunting buddies are scattered through the house.
That's the least I can do for the ones that bring me so much enjoyment.

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suppose to hit below zero in parts of the mountain state in the next few days

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A good dog house, lots of dry bedding, fed & water everyones dogs will be fine. Northern dogs go threw this cold weather everyone year.
On another note I don't think ours are gonna die tonight from the cold, as its only about 32 F out there now

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suppose to hit below zero in parts of the mountain state in the next few days

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Truly,
My old dog did die tonight just shy of 10 year of age. He has had Lyme disease for the last 3 years now which was hard on him, but one thing he did have was a warm, dry dog house to sleep in. He got warm water everyday as much as he wanted.
I did give my dog the best of care and medical attention, but when their time is up, it's up, not much you can do about it. He's aged so much this last year, had trouble with his hips. Not a lot you can do.

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Good post Ben im shure surprised how my pups are handling this cold weather but then again they have dog houses with 2 inch insulation and plenty of straw. Ive noticed lots of people around here with dogs tied out with no shelter nor bedding just farm dogs prety much who knows how many dogs and other animals actually die from this cold weather we have been haveing.

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my best dog is in the house... just hayed the rest up 2 days ago

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Truly,
My old dog did die tonight just shy of 10 year of age. He has had Lyme disease for the last 3 years now which was hard on him, but one thing he did have was a warm, dry dog house to sleep in. He got warm water everyday as much as he wanted.
I did give my dog the best of care and medical attention, but when their time is up, it's up, not much you can do about it. He's aged so much this last year, had trouble with his hips. Not a lot you can do.

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my best dog is in the house... just hayed the rest up 2 days ago

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i call puttin straw in there boxes "haying them up" sound kinda funny saying "strawing them up" lol.

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Wasn't trying to tell anyone what to do! Thanks, John

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my DanII dog died when he was 8 yrs old..it was jan. but not real cold..i was cleaning the dairy barn that morning and drove past him with the tractor and manure spreader. he was at the end of the chain barking at the tractor like every other time..when i got done spreading and drove back by him, he was laying at the end of his chain dead..he was still warm..don't know what he died of, but the vet was guessing he had an anerism..

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You have already put long hours into training them.

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Folks,

I know you think you are doing you dogs a favor bringing them inside, but I don't believe you are.

Keeping them inside at close to seventy degrees and then throwin back out to even a 30 degree night is a bigger shock to their system then the dog that is out in this weather all of the time.

Dogs get old and die, it's what happens. Hot weather is harder on them then this stuff.

It was -5 here this morning and the only older dog i had was still in her box when I fed. I reached in and gave her a pat and it was nice in toasty in her box.

Good bedding, lots of good feed and fresh water.

I have seen people's good intentions kill more dogs then the elements.

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I think that more die from kidney failure than some may find it to be. That givin them water twice a day thing ain't enough when it's freezin as fast as your pourin it. We soak all our food till it's completely mush & make sure the mush is suspended in warm water when it's fed. You can carry all the water you want but they are not gonna drink it cuz your forcin it into them via their food.

Not sure what is being referred to as cold but as Dan Dog's said, cold can last for an awful long time in this country & winter kill is pretty rare.

Of course since we have said cold weather also mean's that our doggy condo's are made of 2 x 4 stud wall's & insulated the same as your house complete with the roof & a hunk of carpet over the door.

Like Truly said,please take care of them. You are the one responsable & considered their lifeline,you owe it to them.................

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Folks,

I know you think you are doing you dogs a favor bringing them inside, but I don't believe you are.

Keeping them inside at close to seventy degrees and then throwin back out to even a 30 degree night is a bigger shock to their system then the dog that is out in this weather all of the time.

Dogs get old and die, it's what happens. Hot weather is harder on them then this stuff.

It was -5 here this morning and the only older dog i had was still in her box when I fed. I reached in and gave her a pat and it was nice in toasty in her box.

Good bedding, lots of good feed and fresh water.

I have seen people's good intentions kill more dogs then the elements.

just my humble opinion

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my one coondog is a house dog never to be hunted again so it dont hurt her stayin in

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Tucker is three months shy of 14. Sleeping comfy cozy in the 70 degree house. If your dog house is good thats fine, I just know a lot of guys don't have as good of houses as they need for a prolonged stretch of cold. A good tough dog can handle a few cold nights- but we are in a loooong stretch- they seem they most dangerous.
Dan dogs- amazing how often we hear the story of the dog outside barking at us on a cold morning and then later it is dead. Like it was trying to tell us something..............

Stay warm y'all

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I think the guys point was to not bring them in at night THEN throw them back out side in the morning. That is what he said was hard on them and I would agree with that.
I have 3 in the house but the only time they go out side is when they tell me they want to. They get back in the house the same way.

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good post ben,the ten day weather forcast for here is looking better, said 30 for a high on thursday.have to break the shorts out.lol. -16 here and dogs are a snuggled up and warm when i went out and checked on them.this had been a winter for sure.we just got done with another blizzard. had drifts across the roads as high of seven feet.you ready for a get away down south to a hunt? take care

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Folks,

I know you think you are doing you dogs a favor bringing them inside, but I don't believe you are.

Keeping them inside at close to seventy degrees and then throwin back out to even a 30 degree night is a bigger shock to their system then the dog that is out in this weather all of the time.

Dogs get old and die, it's what happens. Hot weather is harder on them then this stuff.

It was -5 here this morning and the only older dog i had was still in her box when I fed. I reached in and gave her a pat and it was nice in toasty in her box.

Good bedding, lots of good feed and fresh water.

I have seen people's good intentions kill more dogs then the elements.

just my humble opinion

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people amaze me ive had hounds for 26 years and NEVER lost one to the cold weather, dogs house here 3/4 inch plywood and 5 inches of insulation ;filled to the top with straw and doors on them, water 2 too 3 times a day and more food then normal and they will be fine, lord you city coon hunters make me laugh

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