For all you snow lovers, this winter may be a somewhat of a bummer.\u00a0 However, your pets may be enjoying this mild winter just fine.\u00a0 Harsh and cold winters can produce threats for pets.\u00a0 Some winter dangers are harmful to both humans and pets, while others such as road salt getting stuck between the pads of your dogs feet pertain solely to pets.<\/p>\n
Even though their wild ancestors were well adapted to the outdoors, domesticated cats and dogs are used to regular indoor climates. This makes them just as vulnerable as humans are when they experience severe winter storms.\u00a0 Exposure to cold temperatures during snow storms and below zero wind chills can cause hypothermia, frost bite, dehydration, lethargy, arthritis pain and the chance of catching a cold.<\/p>\n
With colder outdoor temperatures, there is less opportunity to exercise which can dampen their mood while also increasing their weight level.\u00a0 In 2009 a survey in the United Kingdom found pets, just like humans, can be susceptible to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).<\/p>\n
In order to avoid any harm to your pets, ensure they are kept indoors during winter weather and make sure to take advantage of warm days and keep your pets busy with activities to avoid boredom.<\/p>\n
A good rule of thumb is if you are cold, most likely your pet is too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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