During the chilling beauty of winter, please take a moment to consider the safety and comfort of your pet. Eating snow will lower the pet s body temperature. Lukewarm water should be provided at least twice a day, and checked to make sure it has not frozen over. Electric water bowls and other devices can be purchased at pet stores, that will keep your pet s water from freezing.
Mats hold water and lower body temperature.
Most of these tips are common sense. If your pet looks cold, he probably is. The best place for companion animals during cold weather is inside with you. Please use your head and your heart and take good care of your pet so that he can survive the winter season. At one time or another, most pet owners have experienced the worry and grief of having their beloved pet run away.