1.
Be smart. Just because you are a big dog or have a furry coat does
not mean you can stay outside for long times. Big dogs and dogs with
thick coats need to be as careful as small dogs and dogs with short
coats.
There
are jackets and sweaters for all size dogs. If you are going to be
outside, like going for a hike with your humans, a jacket or sweater
will keep you warm.
2.
Stay hydrated. This is especially true if you are hiking or playing
in the snow. Even though snow is made from water, it is NOT good to
eat snow. Snow, like puddles, can have buggies that can make you
have a tummy ache or bad poops.
3.
Salted walkways. I know I’ve said this before but it is
important. Peoples use salt to make the snow melt on sidewalks and
roads. It is a good thing for cars and peoples who wear shoes but a
bad thing for dogs’ paws.
If
you do need to walk where there is salt, make sure your human washes
your feet as soon as you get home and NEVER lick the salt from your
feel yourself cuz it will make you sick.
Some
dogs wear boots which makes walking on salted sidewalks and roads
okay.
4.
Salt is not the only thing that can make your feet hurt. Snow can
get caught in between your pads, especially on dogs with long hair.
The snow balls up and makes walking difficult.
Boots
keep snow from getting between your paws and washing your feet as
soon as you get inside also helps.
5.
Antifreeze. Antifreeze is something that people put in their cars
to make them work when it is cold. Antifreeze smells and tastes sweet
but it is POISON. If you see a puddle of antifreeze in your yard,
walk away immediately.
There
are lots of things we need to be careful of when it gets really,
really cold so be smart and don’t over do or take chances. Stay
warm and safe.
Tell your cat friends... they need to be safe from the really, really cold too.
Love,
Zeva
P.S.
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