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Pets
Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:52:35 GMT+00:00
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Cold Weather Safety for your Pet
The Humane Society
of Central Oregon recommends the following safety advice to protect
your pet(s) as the temperature dramatically drops and snow blankets
the ground. When the temperature begins to fall, you need to provide
extra care for your companion animals. The Humane Society of Central
Oregon receives more stray dogs when snow covers the ground. In snowy
conditions dogs may get disoriented and lose their normal orienting
scents to find their way home.
Pets are best
kept inside:
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Bring in your pets when
the temperature reaches 30 degrees with the wind-chill. Kittens,
puppies, shorthaired dogs, cats and senior pets are at greatest risk.
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Dogs and cats can get
frost bitten ears, nose, and feet if left outside.
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Once inside, make sure
your pet is trained to not jump on or rub against a hot wood stove or
portable heater.
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Indoor pets get less
exercise and expend less energy keeping warm, so feed them less.
If pet must be
kept outside:
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Provide a dry, elevated
dog house with clean dry bedding and a flap over the opening to keep
drafts out. A doghouse should allow your dog to comfortably sit and
lay down but small enough to hold in its body heat. Cover the opening
with heavy fabric or plastic door.
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Make sure the water bowl
does not freeze.
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Provide a wind-break and
shelter that maintains a dry and snow-free area.
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Outdoor pets need more
calories to produce body heat.
For both indoor
and outdoor pets:
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Keep antifreeze, salt and
other household poisons away from pets. Antifreeze tastes sweet and a
very small amount is poisonous to pets. Request or put in “pet safe”
antifreeze into your car.
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Chemicals used to melt
snow and ice can irritate paws. Buy “pet safe” ice melters
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Make sure a cat has not
crawled under your car seeking shelter and warmth near the engine. Tap
on the hood of your car before starting it.
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Never leave burning
candles unattended.
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Remove the “snowballs”
between the pads of your pets’ feet for warmth and comfort. Dog
booties can be a benefit for the tender-footed indoor pets.
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Keep current and legible
identification on your pet for a quick and safe return.
Horses and
livestock need winter care too:
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Make sure your horse or
livestock has clean, dry bedding.
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Provide shelter or a
windbreak
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Make sure water in trough
does not freeze.
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Have hooves checked and
prepared for winter.
For more information call the Humane Society of
Central Oregon at 382.3537. The animal shelter is full of cats,
kittens and dogs waiting for a new home.
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