Check your dog s paws after each walk during winter months. Salt used for clearing roads or ice balls can become lodged in the pads of their feet and between their toes. This causes irritation and sores. The paw pads can dry out and crack, which makes them more prone to infection and frostbite. Always hit the top of your car hood with your hand before starting it in cold winter months.
Cats often crawl onto warm car engines to sleep.
The can become entangled in your engine s belts, which can severely maim or kill them. In winter, limit an indoor pet s exposure to harsh temperatures. Consider using a coat or sweater for small dogs or puppies. Summer heat and humidity can be just as dangerous to your pet as harsh winter ones. The coats of cats and dogs prevent them from perspiring as we do.