Dog seems very susceptible to cold?

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I have a rescued toy fox terrier.  We got him in the spring and temps are now getting cooler and he starts shivering.  
I figured he would need a coat for winter so I had bought one already, but the past few days it has been between 45 and 55 degrees farenheit and the poor little guy acts like he is freezing -- I have put his coat on him, but I am concerned that when it gets really cold, his coat won't be enough (I live in PA and in winter it gets down to zero).
My dogs are inside dogs, but do go out to potty so its not like he spends all his time outside -- but there are times he will need to be outdoors when it is cold.
My previous dogs were well suited for winter temps so I am in unfamiliar territory here & looking for someone with experience.  
How do you keep your dogs warm in the winter?  In particular a small breed that seems to get cold very quickly and not at extremely cold temperatures?

Sym · Accepted Answer

Most small dogs to tend to get colder than larger dogs but if the dog is healthy they should be able to withstand a good amount of cold..... With that being said i wouldn't put a dog like that out in the cold for long periods of time.

Tygerlyli · Answer

Boots and coats are about it. Make the trips outside as short as possible, if ge has to stay outside for longer periods of time consider either a heated dog house or filling a dog house with hot water bottles.

Look around and maybe you can find a warmer coat for this winter.

Good luck!

ladystang · Answer

talk to your vet for medical problem
mine only uses a sweater when wet and cold outside
i bring in and dry off after being outside

bluebonnetgranny · Answer

JUst find the warmest coat you can find for his size.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=snow%20jackets%20for%20dogs

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