The barometer 14 degrees Celsius when I left the dogs today as the first morning. When we for our morning constitutional, has just slipped past 20F. So it seems that a good time to get things we can do to take care of our pets outdoors when the weather could hit so terrible.
1. Do not animals outside when the temperature plunges.
Just because your pet is wearing a fur coat, does not mean that he is insensitive cold!
It's prettyHusky clear that fared better in the cold to a Chihuahua, but remember that animals need time to adjust temperature, as you do. A Husky from the tropical regions of South Florida, will not be so resistant against hunting in Alaska Native frost.
And I'm not just pets. You can send a goat, a pig, a horse or a rabbit that lives mostly outdoors, so make sure that a decent home. It should be dry and free --* Very clean bedding, and preferably with the ability to heat safe.
By the way, let your pet in a car without heat when temperatures are below zero is too cruel and too dangerous to leave in a car in the heat of the sun. It is not cool much for your car to take temperature, and it is best to leave Fido at home, no matter how wants to go for a ride.
* Be careful with blankets per bed. Fido might play in the snow while he was onRange and can freeze a wet blanket, so that Fido without heat. It is best to use straw or hay, as it allows the moisture to evaporate, retains heat and is biodegradable. You can buy in stores, the company just make sure it smells fresh and sweet, like freshly cut grass.
2. The Right Company for the climate.
Of course this is not always an option, but if you have a pet so that it is one thing to keep in mind. Most snakes are, for example, tropical orsubtropical nature. So, if you live in the north, where temperatures are below freezing, and not unknown to winterkill power outage, because ..... think of the future! You can get not only a parka out of the room and put it in your reptile. You need to be prepared with a replacement source of heat.
3. Consider sewing.
Normally I do not feel tempted to evisceration of animals who feel natural "to". Calls, however, extreme weather events, appropriate measures toI am not a jacket handy if you need to.
4. Remember, no legs.
Salt and other chemicals used for roads and sidewalks can cause cracking and thawing of the runners to be painful. And when ingested, these chemicals can be dangerous. Boots are a way to solve the problem bear, but most of them dogs, and good luck trying to put on your cat! Instead, be vigilant Wash your pet paws before he has a chance to leak. And to avoid the accumulation of ice on its paws, rubsa little oil between the pads and the child before them outside. Pads will maintain flexibility and resist the formation of ice. You should also not have the hair between the toes Fido is well cut and make sure your fingernails are short, so the snow does not adhere and form ice balls that can be very painful for your pet.
5. Food and water.
Animals spend much time outside in the cold will burn calories to keep warm, so a little 'more Feedbag first is well informed. However,Kitty May to spend more time at home before the fire to eat these days, Rover or on foot may be lower than in the warmer months, and eighth in this case it is not too much.
And do not go away, your intrepid hunters eat enough to survive will find the winter. The cats that live exclusively and provide a cool, generally for themselves that they need to eat more to help through the coldest times. Rodents and birds are the natural prey is lowSupply and, as is the case, a cat will be well fed and healthy cat, so a better hunter. (I'm actually a strong supporter of keeping cats at home, at any time, but that's another story).
As for water, leaving a winter your pet vulnerable to drying out, so that fresh water at all times is essential. To prevent freezing of water use outside of a plastic container loses heat more slowly than heavy metal. A plate plunges deeper, less easily, and hold off the potShade, or better yet, a bird bath de-icer. In particular, check the water often.
6. Keep dry your pets.
I have already talked about in relation to the bed, but if Rover, Mouser, or triggers wet, it's also a good idea to teach them a deep massage before landing on the inside. An animal in the damp cold in a hurry are, just like you.
7. Honk Your Horn!
Cats (and other small animals) have a nasty habit of crawling into the engine of the car, whileis still hot. Before you leave your car, you can use your horn or bang on the hood to scare away the animals.
8. Freezing.
Frostbite is tissue damage, usually caused by cold extremities. If it is cold enough and the exposure is long enough, the tissue may actually die. To detect in animals, that's not the easiest thing, because the coverage of hair, but check the ears, paws, tail and scrotum, in particular, to see if the skin is pale and very coldhit.
Take good care of freeze heating the affected areas. Do not rub or massage the frozen tissue can cause an infection in this way. Instead, use warm towels, heating pads or heat lamps. To get your pet to the emergency vet! The material is heated can be very painful and should be monitored and the vet will probably prescribe pain medication. May seriously damaged tissue in order to avoid the amputation of potentially fatal diseases such as fire.
9.Hypothermia.
There is a reduction in body temperature. The chills are the first signs of hypothermia and, if heat loss continues, can follow difficulty breathing, paralysis and cardiac arrest. The treatment consists of a rapid warming of the body. For mild cases, a heating pad to keep pets on the hand, or hot water bottles, heat lamps, hair dryer and blankets. A warm bath may also be the case, but always followed by a medical examination to verify whether it persistent problems. Severe hypothermiaVeterinarians requires immediate action.
10. Prevention is the cure.
It is an old saying but so true. A healthy animal is the first and best defense against the cold winter and all the complications can result. Young and old, are always likely to be vigilant and be ready, and please, keep a watchful eye on the dogs for now. Jobs put them in a safe place, or at least some "food and to create a refuge, have aChance of survival.
"If you people who are excluded, all God's creatures, the immune system, sympathy and compassion, men, will be the same deal with their colleagues." Francis
