Hypothermia
and frostbite from the cold and snow, broken bones from falling on
ice and poisoning from ingesting antifreeze are just a few of the
hazards that make winter the most deadly season of the year for pets,
animal experts warn.
And
pet parents are being urged to take precautions to keep their dogs
and cats safe by limiting their outdoor activities in extreme cold
and snow, and using sweaters to keep them warm and treatments to
protect their feet during outdoor activities.
Lack
of sunlight, cold and snow, and curtailed outdoor activities can be
depressing for anyone, including our pets, and those winter blues can
have serious health consequences for dogs and cats, too, a leading
veterinarian warns.
Many
pets deal with the psychological effects of wintertime by sleeping
too much, overeating and avoiding exercise, a routine that can lead
to obesity and other illnesses, according to Dr. Elaine Pendlebury of
PDSA, a leading veterinary charity in Britain.
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Your
pet might like fancy toys, enjoy tasty treats and get excited when
gobbling down a special mouth-watering meal, but those who give their
dogs and cats gifts and food to celebrate the New Year should consider a different approach.
Leading
animal welfare organizations say that as much as your pet might
appreciate toys and treats, those gifts pale in comparison to the
most cherished thing in the life of a dog or cat, and that thing is
your time and attention.
A
natural phenomenon that happens each year puts your pet at a much
higher risk of injury or even death, and dogs and cats need careful
guidance to deal with it, an animal welfare agency warns.
This
marvel of Mother Nature that endangers the well-being of pets occurs
in late autumn and winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the period when daylight becomes scarce,
nights are longer and the chances of your pet being hit by a vehicle
skyrocket.
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