Is Straw Good For Dog Bedding?
Is hay or straw warmer for dogs?
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Straw will reflect body heat back to a animal and actually repels moisture. Straw is tough, thick, dry leftover stalks from crops. It’s lightweight and golden in color. Straw has a hollow center which makes for great insulation (just like double pane windows).N
What does straw do to dogs?
As outdoor bedding: But if your dog tends to dilly dally and spend a little more time outside than he should, have some straw in his bed or dog house. Straw will stay dry, won’t freeze, and can keep them warmer and safer than blankets. Pile up some straw and they are sure to be more warm and comfortable.
Does hay cause dogs to get mange?
Use Grass Hay and ONLY grass hay — you’ll never have the problem. Oat (or wheat) straw is crap as is alfalfa hay. The reason that straw is associated with ‘mange’ is because straw is hollow == perfect place for mites to stay between feedings on the dog. Lice stay on the host animal — mites come and go.F
