It’s COLD outside!  Here’s a few winter care tips for your pets!

Wash and dry your dogs feet and belly as he/she comes inside from playing in the snow.  Treatments we use for ice on our walks and in the streets can be hazardous to our pets safety.  Also, ice chunks can accumulate on their paws and make them uncomfortable and possibly cause injury.

If your pet has short hair or seems uncomfortable in the cold weather, limit their time outside and consider putting a sweater or coat as they go outdoors.

Never leave your pet in the car in the bitter cold. 

It is best to keep your cat indoors during the cold weather.  Many seek shelter under the hoods of cars and if the car is started it can cause death or injury to the cat.

Antifreeze is poisonous to both dogs and cats.  Please be sure to clean up any spills immediately.

If you have a pet that is living outside in this bitter cold weather, please be sure he/she has fresh food and water that is not frozen, shelter from the elements with fresh bedding such as hay and even consider bringing your pet inside when the temperatures get extremely cold.  If you have a cat living outdoors, please be noisy before starting the car!