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Moving from tropics to cold weather with a senior dog who has arthritis

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Hello everyone,
i'm moving from the tropics to cold Canadian weather with my senior dog who has arthritis. She was born in the tropics. It's not something I like doing but no choice. one of my questions is: what temperature should I keep the apt in the winter so that she is comfy.
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Goddess Fridge said:
Hello everyone,
i'm moving from the tropics to cold Canadian weather with my senior dog who has arthritis. She was born in the tropics. It's not something I like doing but no choice. one of my questions is: what temperature should I keep the apt in the winter so that she is comfy.
thx
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Hello and welcome to the forum. I would suggest temps between 68dF - 72dF. ( 20-22d C, if I converted right) She may do better than you think if the humidity is lower than your present home.
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Goddess Fridge said:
thank you
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You are welcome. Since you are moving to Canada, I suggest speaking with your new vet about CBD oil which is totally legal in Canada. It helps many dogs, but not all.
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yes it is something I thought about. 1 of tabs she is currently on is Tramadol, and I read that it's not compatible with CBD Oil so I will have to discuss with the vet. Thank you
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I am looking for an article that I wrote a while here ago. Hang on
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Here, it was my 1st post on the forum and I hope you find some helpful information in it.
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