Good Health in Cold Weather

It is vital to keep your pet active, but more importantly we need to take into consideration the steps to properly keep them in good health when the temperatures drop. This article from NPR provides some great tips as to how to do so. Read full article here or preview below. 

"Cold Weather Tips To Keep Your Pets In Good Health"

by SCOTT HENSLEY


Here I sit shivering, wishing I were a dog or cat to get through this cold snap.

A built-in fur coat, no commute and maybe some quality time by the fireplace. What could go wrong?

Quite a few things, it turns out.

The friendly animal lovers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's Ryan Hospital report seeing a few wintery problems for pets in the ER over the last few days. Some you might not have expected.

"One thing that we saw this weekend was rabbits who were in a basement during the cold weather," Dr. Deborah C. Mandell tells Shots. The rabbits were sick with a life-threatening condition called gastrointestinal stasis. Their intestines stopped working. Exposure to cold can trigger the problem, says Mandell, an emergency and critical care vet. The rabbits did fine after they were gently warmed.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Warm this Winter

Winter is right around the corner and as a good dog owner, we're sure you're looking for new ways to make sure you pet is warm this winter. Luckily we came across this great article which discusses exactly that, 10 great way to keep your pet warm this winter. Make sure those little guys are all bundled up and comfy this winter, don't forget cold weather is as hard on them as it is on you! Click here to read the entire article.

10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Warm this Winter

By: PetPlace Staff

Brr! It's cold out there! If you're outside for anytime at all, you probably can't wait to get hometo put on flannel jammies and sip hot chocolate.But what about your dog? What's keeping thecockles of his heart warm?

1. Certain dogs are more affected by the cold thanothers, particularly older pets and/or those withcertain ailments, like arthritis. Here are 10 waysto keep your dog warm this winter.

Buy the right breed for the climate. You can start off by picking abreed made for bitter winters, especially if you live in colder climates and expect to be outside with a dog for a significant amount
of time. Dogs good for cold climates include Alaskan malamutes, Siberian huskies and chow chows. For a completelist, see the story Top Breeds for Cold Climates. Long-haired cats also handle the cold better, though all cats arebetter off indoors.

2. Keep them indoors. This is the surest way to keep your pet warm. Dogs, while they enjoy outings, are oftenhappier indoors as well so they can dote on their owners.

3. Get them jackets and sweaters. If your home is a little chilly, cute jackets and sweaters can keep them warm. Ifthey are going outside with you into the snow (dogs more than cats), it's better to choose something that has awaterproof nylon covering.

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