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PET PREP FOR COLD WEATHER
intry conditions are just around the corner. Keep four-footed family members safe To fend off frost, consider a dog sweater or coat. Be sure to use a dry one each time your dog goes outside, says the American Veterinary Medical Association. With shorter days and a greater likelihood of walking your pet in dim light or darkness, be sure to use reflective gear on clothes, leashes, and collars, says the Great Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Antifreeze and deicers — both toxic to pets if consumed — as well as salt used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of your pet’s feet. Rinse and dry your dog’s paws, even after short walks. More dogs are lost during winter than any other season: Keep dogs on a leash and both microchip and put ID tags on dogs and cats, says the Great Plains SPCA.
