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‘Tis the season to be cold and freezing… When the temperature drops, make sure your dog is healthy, warm and dry. Take extra care to protect Fido from ice, snow and cold weather, especially when in the great outdoors.

  • If your dog stays inside a lot of times, be sure to place his/her bed near a heater vent or unit to help keep your dog warm. Just be sure that your dog is not too close to the source, but situate them so that they will still absorb enough heat.

  • It’s always best to bring your pet indoors when it gets cold outside, but if it’s not possible, then provide a suitable shelter for your dog to protect him from the cold and rain. The enclosed shelter should be raised off the ground, with a door to keep the cold air out. The size should be large enough for the dog to turn around in, but still should be small enough to provide warmth from body heat. Blankets and other warm insulation should be provided.

  • If your dog is outside, make sure that fresh water is available. Water bowls can freeze in cold temps, which may leave your dog dehydrated.

  • Feed your dog more in cold weather. Dogs burn more calories when outdoors in the cold weather.

  • When coming indoors from cold, icy weather, make sure to wipe the snow, ice and moisture off your dog’s paws. Also wipe of the belly and leg area also to catch any clinging ice or snow. Not only does this keep your dog comfortable, but it will remove any traces of antifreeze, salt or other chemicals which may be harmful to your dog.

  • Keep hair around feet and paw pads trimmed. Ice and snow balls can cling to long hair, so keeping this fur trimmed will keep doggy comfy.

  • Never let your dog off leash in a snowstorm. Dogs can lose their scent in snow or ice and lose their way home.

  • Do not leave your pet in the car in cold weather. Your car intensifies the outdoor temperature, hot or cold, so to avoid freezing to death, do not leave pets in the car.