Just like humans, pets can be vulnerable to illness or injury when it is cold outside. This winter season, there are easy steps you can take to make sure that your pet stays safe and healthy.
Viewer Tip: When temperatures dip below 20 degrees, it’s best to keep your pet inside. Bring more vulnerable animals – including puppies, kittens, dogs with short hair, older animals, and those with health problems – inside when it is below 40 degrees. The small size and low body weight of puppies and kittens makes it impossible for them to generate enough heat to stay safe outdoors. If you must leave an adult pet outside, make sure that their water source is fresh and not frozen, and that they have access to a warm, draft-free shelter.
Season: Winter
(Source: University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine. “Winter Pet Tips.” http://www.cvm.umn.edu/newsandevents/facts/petsafety/winterpettips/home.html; Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. “Tips for Cold Weather Care of Your Pet.” http://newsinfo.colostate.edu/index.asp?page=news_item_display&news_item_id=-1182029296)
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