With the cold weather season upon us lets not forget to protect our pets. Here are a few to remember…
*During cold weather cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars or trucks. When the motor is started the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If you know of outdoor cats in your area, bang on the hood of the vehicle before starting to give the cat a chance to escape.
*Dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost during a snowstorm. More animals are lost during the winter months than any other season. Keep ID tags on all your animals.
*Always wipe off your animals legs and stomach when they come indoors from the sleet and snow. They can ingest salt, antifreeze or other dangerous chemicals while licking their paws.
*Never leave your animal alone in a vehicle during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
*Make sure to clean up any spills from your vehicle. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats.
*Your animals like to warm place to sleep in the cold months too. Make sure they have a warm place off the cold floor and away from drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed is a nice thing to do for your furry friend.
*As always be smart about not leaving your dog or cat outside in the cold for too long.
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