Dangers in cold weather

Tips for Your Dog in Cold Weather

In the recent cold weather it reminded me of some tips for the cold weather – if the snow starts piling up, do keep the paths and a bathroom area clear in your yard.

Other tips for the cold weather - If your dog insists on going out for a walk despite the cold weather, keep the walks short if it's really cold, and clean off your dogs feet when you've been walking on salted sidewalks so that the slat and chemicals don’t hurt your dog. Salt and road chemicals can burn, once eaten or licked can cause some digestive abnormalities as well!

A little while ago I mentioned antifreeze and I just wanted to repeat the warning about this and to be sure that you don’t let your dog get close to any spilt antifreeze. Because the substance is sweet tasting pets do not realise the dangers and only one teaspoon can kill! Once a dog has ingested antifreeze it may appear drunk or vomit and will probably drink more and urinate more. If this happens then call your vet immediately, it can kill very quickly, in a matter of hours!