How to Feed Your Pet in Winter: A Vet’s Guide to Cold-Weather Nutrition

How you feed your pet in winter can make a real difference to their weight, hydration, joint comfort and coat condition. In this vet-led guide, Dr Teagan from Pet Circle shares vet-approved winter feeding tips for dogs and cats, covering how to adjust portions, support hydration with broths and wet food, and use nutrition to ease stiff joints in older pets. Dr Teagan explains why active outdoor pets may need more calories in cold weather while indoor pets often need less, how to monitor your pet’s body condition, the role of omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine and chondroitin for joint and coat health, and why enrichment feeding with slow feeders and puzzle toys is especially valuable when pets spend more time inside. Read the full vet article: https://www.petcircle.com.au/discover/what-to-feed-your-pet-in-winter Shop winter pet essentials: https://www.petcircle.com.au/search?searchTerm=winter 00:00 Should your pet’s diet change in winter? 00:20 Winter energy needs 00:50 Monitoring body condition 01:10 Winter hydration tips 01:35 Joint and coat support 01:55 Enrichment feeding indoors Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more pet care tips! #winterpetcare #petfeeding #dognutrition #catnutrition #petcare #petcircle #vetadvice