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Cold Weather Safety Tips
Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy , flaking skin . Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside , paying special attention to his feet and in-between the toes .
Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter , as a longer coat will provide more warmth . If your dog is longhaired , simply trim him , and don ’ t neglect the hair between his toes . If your dog is short-haired , consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly .
Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging , irritated paws . After each walk , wash and dry your pet ’ s feet and stomach to remove ice , salt and chemicals — and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes .
Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells . Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry , flaky skin .
Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and chemical agents . Booties
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provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation . Feed your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months to provide muchneeded calories , and make sure she has plenty of water to drink .
Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep , off the floor and away from all drafts . A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect .
If it ’ s too cold for you , it ’ s probably too cold for your pet , so keep your animals inside . If left outdoors , pets can freeze , become disoriented , lost , stolen , injured or killed . In addition , don ’ t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather , as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death .
The Rescue Ranch
The Rescue Ranch focuses on Boston Terriers & other short nosed breeds in need . They have dogs available for adoption & accept donations to help with rescues in need .
Rescue Ranch 6150 W Dixie Hwy , Rutledge , Georgia 30663 770-500-0480
Email : rescueranchga @ gmail . com Website : www . rescueranchpups . org