Jack Frost is here -- already dishing out hefty helpings of ice and snow. But this year you're prepared: You've winterized your car, your kids, your home -- but what about your dog?
Inclement weather can be dangerous for dogs too. Taking Fido out for his nightly walks unprotected can subject him to possible frostbite and chemicals that could make him sick, if you don't take the proper precautions. Indeed, when the temperature drops the safety of your pets should be seriously considered, says Dr. Randy Jones, veterinarian and owner of Leoni Veterinary Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. And it's not that complicated. "The main thing is to use common sense," says Dr. Douglas Brum, veterinarian at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Here are some easy ways to safeguard your pet this season.
Jack Frost is here -- already dishing out hefty helpings of ice and snow. But this year you're prepared: You've winterized your car, your kids, your home -- but what about your dog?
Inclement weather can be dangerous for dogs too. Taking Fido out for his nightly walks unprotected can subject him to possible frostbite and chemicals that could make him sick, if you don't take the proper precautions. Indeed, when the temperature drops the safety of your pets should be seriously considered, says Dr. Randy Jones, veterinarian and owner of Leoni Veterinary Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. And it's not that complicated. "The main thing is to use common sense," says Dr. Douglas Brum, veterinarian at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Here are some easy ways to safeguard your pet this season.
