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Winter safety for your pet
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It's true that wolves, panthers and other wild animals survive harsh weather, most of the time. Your pets have been domesticated for many, many generations. Most pets don't have sufficient fur, body fat or survival skills. Even a Siberian husky or an Alaskan malamute cannot survive outside without shelter, food and water.
Dogs and cats can be kept outside legally and humanely. The guidelines include a sturdy, leak proof shelter with lots of bedding, like hay or straw.
Here are more winter tips:
Cute coats and sweaters aren't just something cute to dress your dog in. Dogs with very short, thin coats and very little body fat may actually need sweaters and coats. In addition to the obvious small breeds some large breeds, including greyhounds, fall under this heading.
Many elderly dogs have trouble keeping warm in the winter. They may even need a T-shirt or light sweater in the house.
Outdoor exercise must be weighed against the risk of injury. Dogs can fall on the ice and break bones, too.
Salt and other sidewalk de-ices hurt the delicate pads of dog's feet. Wipe off your dog's feet with warm water. Dogs can get sick if they lick their feet to remove the harsh chemicals. They make great pet friendly de-ices on the market.
Anti-freeze kills dogs. Many dogs lap it up gleefully because it apparently tastes good to them. (Its very sugary) So keep it out of reach.
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