Happy New Year!!!
We at Bobbi and the Strays are wishing you and your furry family all the best for this New Year.
Thank you for your continued support.
Please review these important Winter Pet Care Tips so that your pets can be safe during this cold season. Please also pass along this information to other pet owners that you may know – so that we can help them keep their pets safe too!
Chase Animals Out of your Car’s Engine – Warm engines in parked cars attract cats and small wildlife, who may crawl up under the hood. To avoid injuring any hidden animals, bang on your car’s hood to scare them away each time before starting your engine.
Rock Salt - Rock salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of your pet’s feet. Wipe their feet with a damp towel when they come in from outside before the salt irritates their feet and before your pet licks them and irritates his/her mouth.
Antifreeze Dangers – Antifreeze is a deadly poison, but it has a sweet taste that can attract animals and even children. Wipe up spills and store antifreeze (and all household chemicals) out of reach. Better yet, use antifreeze-coolant made with propylene glycol; if swallowed in small amounts, it will not hurt animals.
Limit Excercise in the Cold – Don’t leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops. Dogs and cats are safer indoors anyway. Only take dogs out for exercise and special care should be taken with shorthaired, very young, or older dogs – these dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater during walks. Pet booties may also help keep your pet warmer – as well as guard against rock salt and other winter chemicals.
Food & Water – All cats and dogs should not be left outside without supervision. Pets who spend a lot of time exercising outdoors need more food in the winter because keeping warm depletes energy. If you keep a water dish outside for your pet, routinely check to make certain the water is not frozen. Use plastic food and water bowls rather than metal; when the temperature is low, your pet’s tongue can stick and freeze to metal.
