12 years old frozen Jack Russell Terrier dog is walking over a snowy meadow in winter. Small dog has cold feet.
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Frostbite In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Frostbite in dogs is a condition that sets in when the skin is exposed to very cold temperatures below freezing, which is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius.

As a dog’s blood vessels closest to the skin react by constricting, the extremities can become adversely affected. In some cases, a dog’s tissue can freeze. Frostbite most commonly affects the canine’s paws, tail, nose,…

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