How to keep your pet safe and warm in extreme weather that will be hitting the country this winter … Jack Frost is stirring behind the scenes and the weather will be getting colder and snowier. Pet parents need to bundle up, but dogs and cats need to be ready too! Protect your four-legged loved one from extreme weather conditions using these winter pet-friendly tips.
1. Not all dogs are huskies! Help your pet stay warm. Pets should be brought indoors or kept inside as much as possible. If your dog’s hair is groomed short, let it grow longer. They were lucky enough to be born with their own fur coat… let them use it!
2. Winter Pet Fashion Show! There are so many ways to keep your pet warm this winter. A mini fashion show will help showcase some of the many dog coats that pet parents can choose from, including Land’s End Fleece Dog Jacket which comes in many colors ranging in size from XS to XL.
3. During extreme weather conditions, pets love curling up next to anything warm. Heaters and furnaces can become scorching winter hazards! Keep an eye on paws or tails near coils, flames, or hot areas. Cats might curl up by your car engine. Make sure to check beneath your car or make lots of noise before turning it on. Dyson Hot Air Heater just came out with the very first pet-friendly heater protecting your pets (or children) from getting burned.
4. Even in the most extreme weather, your dog has to go outside. Pets can get ice, salt, and chemicals melted to their paws. Wipe your pet’s paws when they come in to avoid chaffing or getting raw, and to prevent your pup from licking the salt off his paws. You can buy a pair of pup booties! But if the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t force them because not all dogs like booties. For your own drive and pets sake consider Morton® Safe-T-Pet™, developed with veterinarians, it is a salt free and chloride free ice melter which melts below -15 degrees Fahrenheit. The urea-based, organic formula is non-toxic and non-irritating to pet’s paws and stomachs.
5. Older pets or pets with health conditions need extra care this time of year. The cold can leave their joints stiff or tender, and they might move slower or more awkwardly. They need a soft, warm bed and keep a closer eye on them when they’re outside or playing. Petco’s Orthopedic Memory Foam Bed conforms to your pet and responds to heat and pressure. Especially when it’s cold outside your dog can retreat to a comfortable cozy bed to chill out.
6. Make sure your pet has a full water bowl outside. Check outdoor bowls often because the water can freeze. Break the ice so your puppy or kitty’s tongue won’t stick to it! Invest in a heated bowl or a bowl that has a heating element for dogs that are outside.
Please remember your local animal shelter is always interested in your old blankets, toys, or anything to help the many animals in need of adoption to keep warm – Please consider donations!
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