Pets need extra care in subzero weather

By katykat, December 10, 2009 10:06 am

Brrr – It’s SOOO cold and windy outside right now – below zero with windchill.

Angel opened the door so I could stick my head out – yowzer!

The cold wind nearly froze my nose…my fur got all chilly and I jumped back from the door with a yowl.

If  you have pets that go outside – please remember to keep them warm.  Short haired cats and small dogs should have a sweater on and booties if they’ll were them. 

Soft pads are vulnerable to frostbite (our pads are just like people skin) and outside visits should be limited to doing the necessary duty and then quickly back into the house.

If you have a dog in a pen outside, please consider bringing him in to shelter.  At the very least, please take extra blankets and even a heating pad to them.  Make sure their water is not frozen and they have plenty of fatty food to give them needed fuel in below freezing weather.

Pets look to humans for their basic needs – please don’t let them down in subzero weather.

Stay warm!

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