{"id":274,"date":"2014-01-09T04:27:58","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T04:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetpetcare.com\/blog\/?p=274"},"modified":"2022-11-16T00:02:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T06:02:07","slug":"top-five-tips-to-protect-your-pet-during-frosty-weather-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/top-five-tips-to-protect-your-pet-during-frosty-weather-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Five Tips To Protect your Pet During Frosty Weather Conditions!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

US is blazing with snow at present (I will not say blazing with sun as presently snow seems making our situation more severe than hot sun.) During severe frosty conditions, it almost becomes crucial for us that we take proper care of our pets. As humans, we have all the tactics to tolerate this severe cold weather \u2013 where the Fahrenheit as gone down to as low as \u2013 27 degree. However, for our lovable companions it is not much easier to face this condition and survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As pet partners and pet lovers, we have formulated a few simple tips easy to follow, which surely will help you to protect your pet during freezing temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tips to protect your pet during freezing temperatures<\/h2>\n\n\n
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No Outdoor Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this chilly weather, keep your pets indoors. Do not keep them out in cold for long periods, as this will adversely affect their health. Remember, thermometer reading and actual temperatures vary many times due to wind chills making it much colder. Limit outings, and be aware of frostbite on paws, tail and ears. After running with your dog on snow, check for their cold paws. If they get too cold, avoid taking your dog out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats – predominantly outdoor animals are worst hit in cold weather due to attack from wild animals, road traffic, and starving or freezing to death. So, make sure to keep your cat indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs and Cats Accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coats and boots are not necessarily for Richie rich pets. Cover your dog or cat with warm clothing. When taking out for a walk, cover their paws with dog boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antifreeze \u2013 Not for Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During cold weather, driveways and roadways often have antifreeze. Even though, it smells and tastes sweet to your pet, it is poisonous. If your dog has ingested this substance, immediately consult a vet. Moreover, other anti-breezing agent like rock salt irritates your dog\u2019s pads. Always ensure to rinse your pet\u2019s paws and dry them, after being outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper Shelter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In case your dog is living outdoors, make sure to provide a well-insulated kennel for him. Line the floor with a thick sheet of straw, not hay. Never cover with blankets or towels, as they become damp making space much colder. Keep the opening southwards, with well-built and flexible covering to prevent strong icy winds from entering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Pets Warm Indoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When indoors, keep your dogs and cats warm, dry and away from direct drafts. Heaters or other secondary heating appliances may burn your pet. Keep them safe from portable heaters and ensure to screen your fireplaces. More importantly never leave your pet alone with unattended space heater or fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the important tips, which will definitely help you to safeguard your pet during severe cold conditions. Do you have any pet care tips<\/a> to keep them warm during this chilling winter? Do share with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

US is blazing with snow at present (I will not say blazing with sun as presently snow seems making our situation more severe than hot sun.) During severe frosty conditions, it almost becomes crucial for us that we take proper care of our pets. As humans, we have all the tactics to tolerate this severe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[57,60,59,58],"class_list":["post-274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-care","tag-pet-care-tips","tag-pet-care-tips-for-cats","tag-pet-care-tips-for-dogs","tag-pet-care-tips-for-winter"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=274"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7957,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274\/revisions\/7957"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}