01/03/2025
Welp, it appears we are going to get some significant snow this weekend!
Stop by either store to stock up on paw-safe salt and enrichment toys to keep boredom in check! Also, all coats and sweaters are 20% off!!
Here are our top tips for keeping pets safe in this bitter cold:
✅Bring your pet inside: The wind chill factor can make the air feel much colder than the actual temperature reading. Limit your pet's time outside to prevent frostbite on their ears, tails, and feet.
✅Dry off wet pets: After playing outside, make sure to dry your pets off and clean their paws. Rock salt, sand, and chemicals used to melt ice can become embedded in paws, causing pain.
✅Provide adequate shelter: If you can bring your pets inside!! If they must be outdoors provide an insulated, draft-free shelter with a south-facing opening. Use a sturdy, flexible covering to prevent icy winds from entering, and insulate the shelter with cedar chips. Avoid towels, which can easily dampen and make the space colder.
✅Sweaters only go so far: While a sweater may provide an extra layer of insulation for short-haired dogs, it's important to remember that most short-haired breeds were built for warmer climates. Don't assume that a cute sweater or your pup is enough to protect them from freezing temperatures.
✅Look for warning signs: If you're playing outside with your dog and notice any of the warning signs of hypothermia – such as strong shivering or trembling, rapid or labored breathing, cold ears or feet, lethargy – bring them inside right away. Dry them off with a towel and help them warm up with a blanket.
✅Once you are done playing outside, make sure you check paws for snow clumps and ice!
Stay warm everyone!!
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