Keep your pet safe and warm this winter!
Following are suggestions on how to keep your four-legged friend safe during these cold winter months:
- Do not leave dogs or cats outdoors when the temperature sharply drops. When the temperature is below freezing it is best to keep your pet indoors.
- Outdoor pets need more food in the winter because keeping warm depletes energy.
- Outdoor pets must have a dry draft free house. Keep the home a few inches off the ground and out of the direction of the wind.
- Check water dishes regularly to make sure water is fresh and unfrozen. Do NOT use a stainless steel water bowl outside as the water will freeze quickly.
- Salt and chemicals used to melt snow and ice burn the pads of your pets' feet. Wipe pads of feet with a damp towel before animals lick them and burn their mouths.
- Antifreeze is a deadly poison to pets. Store and keep out of reach.
- Bang on the hood before starting the engine of your car as warm engines in parked cars attract cats.
