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Winter Pet Safety

11/13/2019

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Winter can be a dangerous time for pets.  Keep these recommendations in mind during the cold months to keep your pets healthy and happy.
  • Provide a warm place for your pet to sleep.  A place away from drafts and off the floor is ideal.  A cozy cat or dog bed is perfect.
  • If it is too cold for you, it is probably too cold for your pet.  Keep them indoors.  If left outside, pets can freeze or become ill. 
  • Do not leave pets in cars, they can act as a refrigerator intensifying the cold.
  • Coolant and anti-freeze are lethal to your pet.  Clean up spills immediately and if possible, keep your pet out of spaces where the chemicals are stored.
  • Salt and other chemicals can get on your pet’s paws or belly during time outside.  Wipe them off when they come inside.  Petroleum jelly can also be massaged into their paws to provide protection before heading outside.  Booties are another good option.
  • Coming in from outside repeatedly can cause itchy dry skin for your pet, just like it can for you.  Drying off paws and bodies when they come in and keeping your home humidified can help.
  • If you are going on a long walk, bring a towel along to remove irritating ice clumps from between their toes.
  • Do not shave your pet in the winter, the extra fur helps keep them warm in the cold months.
  • Bathe your pet only when necessary in the winter as baths remove essential oils and can increase their chances of having dry, itchy skin.
  • If your pet spends a lot of time outside, they might need additional calories to replace the ones lost while attempting to remain warm.  Consider providing a bit of extra food.

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Adapted from https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips
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6 Comments
Pink Paws link
11/24/2021 04:46:40 am

This blog is a great guide for all who love pets and are pet owners. Pets like humans are susceptible to cold and this is why providing them with extra care and keeping them warm during the winters is extremely important. All the points mentioned in this blog are on-point and required to take good care of the pets.

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petshop link
12/19/2021 05:18:52 am

Hi, thank you for this so explainful article, cya.

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Lisa Daniels link
1/2/2022 09:58:10 pm

Hello there. I love this article! Short but concise. Thanks for sharing on how to take care of pets during the winter!

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Hailey Miller link
2/18/2022 03:08:31 am

It got me when you said that we must provide a safe and warm place for our pets during the cold months to ensure their health. This is informative because my partner and I will be adopting a Beagle puppy next week for our three kids. With this, we are hoping to find a loving puppy that is active and playful so our kids can have an excellent companion.

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Edward Madison link
7/20/2022 01:25:48 pm

Keep them indoors. If left outside, pets can freeze or become ill. Do not leave pets in cars, they can act as a refrigerator intensifying the cold. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!

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