Now that winter is settling in, it’s important to take some extra precautions to keep your pet healthy and safe. Here are a few tips:
1. Make sure your pet has plenty of warm shelter and bedding.
2. Keep them well-fed and hydrated; be especially careful with senior pets or pets with health conditions.
3. Keep them groomed and brushed; a healthy coat is important for keeping warm.
4. Make sure they have plenty of exercises, especially if they spend a lot of time inside.
5. Check their paws regularly for ice balls, salt crystals, and other winter hazards.
6. Keep them from licking frozen water fixtures.
7. If they need to be outside for a long time, make sure they have a place in your yard where the grass is not buried under snow piles or caked with salt and ice-melt chemicals. Pet’s paws can get very irritated by these things.
8. If you can walk them only on grass. Salt and chemicals irritate their paws and may lead to infections if they lick it off.
9. If you live in a snowy climate, keep an eye out for ice balls forming between their toes; these can be painful or even become infected. You may need to check your pet’s feet before and after going outside during the winter.
10. If they’re a long-haired breed, keep them brushed and combed to remove tangles that can irritate the skin. Pet combs are especially great for this purpose since they have a small guard that prevents you from cutting the dog’s skin with regular scissors or clippers.
Recommend some pet-related products for you to make your pet’s life more happy and healthy.
Boots & Paw Protectors
Dog Boots Dog Breathable Shoes for Medium Large Dogs Paw Protector Dog Booties 4PC
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Hipaw Summer Dog Boots, Breathable Dog Bootie, Nonslip Paw Protector for Hot Pavement Black
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URBEST Dog Boots, Dog Shoes for Small Dogs, Dog Winter Booties (2#, Brown)
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Dog Helios ‘Surface’ Premium Grip Performance Dog Shoes, Large, Purple
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Dog Helios ‘Traverse’ Premium Grip High-Ankle Outdoor Dog Boots, X-Large, Red
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Hilanco Breathable Mesh Dog Boots, Dog Boots for Large Dogs, Dog Paw Protection for Hot Pavement
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URBEST 2 Pairs Santa Red Detachable Closure Christmas Puppy Cute Dog Winter Shoes Boots (5#, Red)
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Hipaw Summer Breathable Dog Boot Reflective Strap Rugged Nonslip Sole for Hot Pavement
Dog Crates & Kennels
MidWest Homes for Pets Ovation Single Door Dog Crate, 42-Inch
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Merry Pet 2-in-1 Configurable Pet Crate and Gate, Brown, Large
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Amazon Basics Breathable Cover for Metal Dog Crate, 42-Inch, Black
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Pet Dog Cage Heavy Duty Strong Metal Crate Kennel Playpen w/Lockable 4 Wheels&Tray (42, Grey)
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Precision Pet Products ProValu 1 Door Wire Dog Crate For Medium Sized Dogs, 30 Inches
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HiCaptain Folding Metal Dog Crate Cover for 42 Inch Wire Pet Cage(Two-Tone Gray)
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Replacement Dog Crate Pan for MidWest and New World Dog Crate
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Petco Brand – Animaze 1-Door Folding Dog Crate, 18.5″ L x 12.5″ W x 14.5″ H, X-Small, Black
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Pet Lodge WCGNT giant wire double door dog crate holds up to 130lbs
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Petsfit Large Soft Portable Dog Crate/Cat Crate/Foldable Pet Kennel/Indoor Outdoor for Large Dogs
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ZENY 36 inch Dog Crate Double Door Folding Metal Dog or Pet Crate Kennel with Tray and Handle
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Proselect Easy Dog Crates for Dogs and Pets – Black; Extra Large