Cold weather affects our pets too ... and older and younger pets are especially sensitive to extreme temperatures.
Here are some tips to keep your pets warm and comfortable during the winter months:
Don't let them eat snow. You still need to provide fresh drinking water for them when they are outdoors. Change the water a few times a day. Don't let the water freeze.
Look at his paws before your pet comes back into the house. Remove any ice or snow packed between toes and wipe his paws.
Booties can help protect Benjy's feet from either road salt or the cold or chemicals used to deice roads. Keep in mind that Princess (your kitty) will probably not let you put booties on her!
The lower humidity and heat from a fireplace can cause dry skin, just like it does for you. To keep your pet comfortable and also help the shedding, brush frequently. This will eliminate dead hair and skin and also stimulate the oil glands.
You stock up before a major snowstorm, right? Don't forget your pet's essentials too. Canned goods, medications, etc. A pet first aid kit is always a good idea to keep on hand and these are available at pet supply stores.
If your pet is outdoors a lot, she may need to eat more than in warmer weather because she is expending more energy in the cold.
Clip the nails and trim any hair on the bottom of feet. Long nails will interfere with traction on icy patches. Hair can collect snow that turns to ice crystals.
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