
01/20/2025
Cold weather pet safety tips:
* Keep cats and dogs inside, especially during cold waves
* If your dog goes outside, keep walks short
* Even heavy-coated dogs need time to adjust to freezing temperatures
Provide shelter
* If your pet can't come inside, provide a dry, draft-free shelter
* Raise the floor a few inches off the ground
* Cover the floor with cedar shavings or straw
* Cover the doorway with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic
* Turn the enclosure away from the wind
Protect paws
* Wipe your pet's paws with a damp towel after they've been outside
* Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate a pet's paws
Protect water and food
* Check your pet's water dish regularly to make sure it's fresh and unfrozen
* Pets who spend a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter
For additional tips, here are a few websites:
🐾 https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/cold-weather-animal-safety
🐾 https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips
🐾 https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/Winter-Safety-Tips-for-Your-Pets.html?srsltid=AfmBOor53EDMyZTFx1UdlXpdhM0gOsqBk2LlPqX9r_1qupx6wi1E_klK