12/01/2025
More great advice from Puppy School.
❄️☃️ Winter Safety ☃️❄️
To make sure you and your furry friend stay safe in the cold weather, please be aware of these common hazards:
❄️ It is never safe for your puppy to walk on a frozen body of water, as there is no way of knowing how thick the ice is. Keep them under close control around frozen water to avoid the risk of them falling through.
❄️ Salt spread on roads and pavements can be an irritant to your puppy's paws. Rinse their paws with warm water when you get home from a walk, this will also prevent them from licking the salt from their paws.
❄️ Antifreeze is poisonous to dogs if ingested. If you think your puppy has licked, or come into contact with any antifreeze, contact your vet immediately.
❄️ Small breeds, young puppies, and those with short hair are particularly at risk of losing heat quickly. Look at for any signs that they are cold (shivering or becoming tired) and bring them back into the warm as soon as possible.
Keep yourself and your pup safe out there, and maybe have fun with inside enrichment activities if the weather is too awful!
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