Your Pets and Winter Weather. What Can You Do To Keep Them Safe?

1/5/2021 (Permalink)

Chilly weather and low temperatures spark various changes for us in the Upstate. Low temperatures, ice, and rain can be dangerous, especially to our four-legged friends. There are several things you can do to prepare and protect your pets from the cold winter weather. 

1. Keep coolant and antifreeze locked away: If you put coolant or antifreeze in your car, clean up any spills immediately. Store them away and out of reach from pets. 
2. Keep pets indoors more often: Pets should not remain outdoors for long in freezing temperatures. If you have outdoor pets that cannot be indoors, make sure you insulate their shelter and give them plenty of warm blankets. 
3. Try a sweater or vest: Some pets can tolerate the cold better than others. However, some dogs and cats, especially older ones, could benefit from a sweater or vest to help keep them warm. 
4. Protect their paws when they are outside: Your pet's paws are sensitive to sand, ice, snow, and chemicals used to melt ice. Massage petroleum jelly on paw pads or invest in pet booties.