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Protect your pets from cold weather hazards:
Most urban pets spend the majority of their time indoors, and don't
have tolerance for extremely cold weather. Do not leave your pets outdoors
unattended when the temperature gets below freezing! Pets must build up a
thicker coat and get their footpads toughened for snow and ice. Pets that
get too chilled could develop hypothermia or even frostbite. Ear tips are
especially susceptible to frostbite.
During cold weather, cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars in
car engines. When the car is started, the cat can be injured or killed. If
there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the hood of your car
before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.
Dogs with very short coats have the least tolerance for cold. Extremely
short-coated breeds include Greyhounds, Dobermans, Boxers, Boston Terriers
and Chihuahuas. These breeds shouldn't go outside without a sweater or a
coat except for short times to relieve themselves. Small dogs with short
coats (such as Chihuahuas, miniature Pinschers, and miniature Dachshunds)
are especially vulnerable to cold. They may not tolerate any outdoor
exercise in extremely cold weather.
Thirsty and curious pets will lap up antifreeze. Ethylene glycol, the
active ingredient has a sweet taste. Just a few licks can be fatal. Lock
up antifreeze containers and clean up spills & leaks immediately.
Never leave pets alone in the car in cold weather. A car can act like a
refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing your animal to freeze to
death.
Prevent the birth of unwanted litters! Spay or neuter your pets now!
Can't afford it? You may qualify for help through our Peg Farrow
Spay/Neuter fund.