{"id":28527,"date":"2020-06-24T11:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T09:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=28527"},"modified":"2020-06-24T11:35:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T09:35:29","slug":"buyers-guide-5-winter-must-haves-for-cats-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/buyers-guide-5-winter-must-haves-for-cats-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Guide: 5 Winter Must-Haves for Cats &#038; Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many dogs and cats are blessed with a thick fur coat, but it isn&#8217;t always enough to keep them warm during the winter months. Dogs and cats with short or thin coats may need a little help keeping warm. What&#8217;s more, being cooped up inside when it&#8217;s raining can be tough more any pet. To help you keep your pet warm and happy during the chilly season we&#8217;ve put together a guide to 5 winter must-haves for cats and dogs.<\/p>\n<h3>1. A cosy bed<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28529 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_bed-300x185.jpeg\" alt=\"dog bed\" width=\"710\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_bed-300x185.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_bed-768x474.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_bed-163x102.jpeg 163w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_bed.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A cosy bed that lets your pet burrow to their heart&#8217;s content and stay warm, is an absolute must during winter. Just make sure to get the correct size and shape for your pet.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on pet beds on PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?page=1&amp;search=pet%20beds&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Paw and nose lotion<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28530 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/best-dog-paw-balm-300x150.png\" alt=\"cat paw balm\" width=\"716\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/best-dog-paw-balm-300x150.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/best-dog-paw-balm.png 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cold winter elements can be tough on your pet&#8217;s paws and nose. This winter invest in a good paw and nose lotion to moisturise and relieve your pet&#8217;s dry nose and rough paw pads after braving the elements.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on pet accessories on PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/4190\/Pet+Care+&amp;+A?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Tasty wholesome treats<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28532 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_treats-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"dog treats\" width=\"702\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_treats-300x229.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog_treats.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your pet is bound to need a little more love during the winter months and a wholesome treat is just the way to show you care. Not to mention it will come in handy when you&#8217;re trying to coerce the most stubborn doggos to quickly step outside to do their business when the rain stops.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on pet treats on PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/4190\/Pet+Care+&amp;+A?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. A warm, plush blanket<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28533 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog-blanket-300x217.jpeg\" alt=\"dog\" width=\"711\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog-blanket-300x217.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog-blanket-768x556.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog-blanket-536x386.jpeg 536w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dog-blanket.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to a cosy bed, your pet will also need a plush blanket to go along with it. The best thing about a blanket is you can move it from their bed to the couch, or even the floor, so they can stay warm wherever they decide to lay their head.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on pet blankets on PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=pet%20blankets&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. A fun toy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28534 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Cat-playing-with-toys-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cat\" width=\"705\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Cat-playing-with-toys-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Cat-playing-with-toys-104x69.jpg 104w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Cat-playing-with-toys.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With all this extra time spent cooped up inside, you will need to provide your pet with a few toys to keep them busy when it&#8217;s too cold to burn off their energy outdoors and chase the real ones.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on pet toys on PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/4190\/Pet+Care+&amp;+A?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Winter_Must_Haves_for_Cats_Dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter can be a tough season for dogs and cats, here&#8217;s how to keep them dry, warm, and happy through the cold season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":28528,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2849],"tags":[6556,6554,6553,6559,6561,6557,6555,6558,4678,4684,3272,6552,6148,1053,6560,3276],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Pupsak.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28527"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28527"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28527\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28568,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28527\/revisions\/28568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}