Winter Storm Pet Safety Tips!

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

www.BregmanVetGroup.com

Winter storm Nemo is taking the Northeast by storm! Are you prepared? It’s extremely important to be prepared to ensure maximum safety during storms.

Here a few safety tips for your furry friends to remember throughout winter storm Nemo! Let us know if you have any additional tips on our Facebook page, linked HERE!

Potty breaks – Once the snow piles up, you won’t want to let your pet out into deep snow. Keep an area shoveled close to the door to encourage your pet to go to. Keep a close eye on your pet if you’re letting them outside to take care of business!

Beware of Cats Under Cars – Often times during storms, cats will look to seek shelter wherever they can. One of their favorite spots is your car’s engine compartment. Tap on your engine before starting your car to double check that no one is hiding in there!

Antifreeze – Antifreeze is deadly! Some pets are often drawn to the thick, sweetness of antifreeze. However, just a few licks could be deadly to your pet. Keep antifreeze and all other poisons safely secured in a spot where your pet cannot reach them. Also check that your car isn’t leaking antifreeze!

Bring your pets indoors – To ensure maximum safety, this goes without saying! Keep your pets inside as much as possible!

Beware of signs for hypothermia and know what frostbite looks like on your pets! Visit pets.webmb.com for more information. If you think your pet is suffering from hypothermia, wrap them in a warm blanket and call the vet immediately. 

How To Keep Pets Safe from Cold Winter Weather!

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP 

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With winter being well underway, pet owners need to be aware of low temperatures and the safety of their pets!

When contemplating keeping your pets outside, the general rule of thumb is if it’s too cold for you outside, then it’s also too cold for your pets.  Some pets are affected more than others when it comes to the low temperatures.

Susan Nelson, a clinical associate professor and veterinarian at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Pet Health Center offered some insight on pet size and cool temperatures.

“Small stature and short coats, such as with a Chihuahua, make dogs less tolerant of cold weather. Some of these dogs may not even tolerate cooler temperatures that are still above freezing for very long.” 

Nelson added, “Larger body mass and longer, plusher coats allow dogs to tolerate lower temperatures for a longer duration – think Siberian husky.”

This winter, be sure to keep a close eye on your furry friends and keep them safe from cold winter weather! Do you have any tips that help you to keep your pets safe and warm? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE!