In severely cold or inclement weather, no pet should be kept outside. Indoor pets should have sleeping quarters in a draft-free, warm area with their bed or mattress elevated slightly off the floor. Roaming cats Cats, house pets and wildlife may climb onto vehicle engines for warmth during cold weather. Be sure to check under the hood before starting your vehicle and honk the horn to startle any animals seeking shelter inside. Frostbite and snow removal salt Snow and salt should be removed from pets paws immediately.
Frostbitten skin is red or gray.
Apply warm, moist towels to thaw out frostbitten areas slowly until the skin appears flushed. Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible for further care. Please note that some items have special problems. Antifreeze deserves special mention because even a very small amount can be rapidly fatal to pets. Holiday safety for cats Mistletoe and artificial snow are poisonous.