Warm engines in parked cars attract cats. To avoid their injury, bang on car hoods to scare them away before starting engines. Salt and chemicals used to melt snow and ice can burn the pads of pets' feet. Wipe them with a damp towel before animals lick them and burn their mouths. Wipe up spills, and store all household chemicals out of reach.
Dry heat can dry out a cat's or dog's coat and skin.
A small amount of vegetable oil in their food will help keep them soft. The Humane Society of the United States.