Winter Weather Pet Tips

Just because they have fur doesn't mean they are immune to the elements. Short-haired dogs may need haute-couture to keep them warm outdoors in the winter. Sidewalk de-icer can be abrasive to your pup's paws. Wipe their feet, or better yet, buy them a fashionable pair of booties.

DANGER: THIN ICE! Simply put, dogs can't read. Be cautious when letting your dog off leash in the snow. Thin ice often lurks under a light snow covering. That is a recipe for disaster.

If your pet prefers outdoor living, make sure that they have access to shelter, warmth, and thawed food and water. Outdoor cats may seek the inside of your car engine to keep warm. Bang on the hood to scare away any stowaways that may have taken shelter from the storm.

Antifreeze can be fatal to pets. Cats walking through a small puddle then licking its paws can ingest enough to be fatal. It takes less than five tablespoons to kill a medium size dog. Please take caution when winterizing your car, or better yet, take it to your mechanic and let them do it!!

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DO-IT-YOURSELF CAT TOY

The mystery of where missing socks end up may not ever be solved, but there is finally something you can do with that lonely, remaining sock that has lost its mate to the abyss of the laundry room: turn it into a homemade cat toy! You'll save money and your cat will love you for it.

Sew Velcro strips into the sock opening so it can be closed up and easily reopened. Next, fill the sock with batting, scrap fabric, or dried catnip, and seal shut. In no time, your kitty will have a new favorite plaything!

Your cat's playtime can be even more exciting when you attach the sock toy to a length of yarn and pull it along the floor. Thanks to the Velcro, when the catnip loses it potency, refills are easy!



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