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Pet Care News...
January, 2009 ~ Newsletter #1
Falling temperatures can result in rising vet bills if you don't take some extra precautions to protect your pet during the winter months. Here are some tips:
- Beware of antifreeze! Antifreeze is extremely poisonous.
- How cold is too cold?
A temperature of 10 degrees Fahrenheit or below is too cold for any pet to tolerate.
- If an animal gets wet, there is a severe wind chill and the animal is unable to find shelter, frostbite becomes a hazard. Generally the tips of tails and tips of the ears are most susceptible
- Don't use metal water dishes outside; your pet's tongue could stick to the frozen metal. Purchase a non-freeze water bowl or use a heavy plastic dish and check the water several times a day to be certain it is not frozen.
- Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice. Dogs can lose their scent in snow and ice and become lost. In a snowstorm they may panic and run away. Dogs should always wear their ID tags.
- Continue to use Frontline
With a little bit of extra care you can keep your best friends safe and healthy during the harshest months of the year. Nancy Boardman of SCAC, recently
had a featured in the Manchester Journal online which covers many similar concerns.
This article is not available online anymore.
For more advice on caring for your pet during the winter months, go to the
American Animal Hospital Association website or visit the
American Veterinary Medical Association.
Don't forget to visit the
Manchester Vermont Dog Park's
Facebook Page and leave us some feedback. There is a lot there to chew on.
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Manchester Vermont Dog Park Foundation
PO Box 568
Manchester, Vermont 05255
info@manchestervtdogpark.org
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