Tweet Cold weather poses hazards for pets; veterinarians offer safety tips (via NJ.com) When it’s cold outside, pets are tempted to do a lot of things that can hurt or even kill them. With freezing temperatures hovering over New Jersey this week, veterinarians sounded warnings about hazards that might not be obvious to pet owners [...]
Cold weather poses hazards for pets; veterinarians offer safety tips
January 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
How Cold is too Cold For Pets?
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Just because they’re covered with fur doesn’t mean pets can’t freeze, too.
Signs of Hypothermia in Dogs
January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet All pets can get hypothermia in cold weather but short haired, young/old, skinny and diabetic dogs are more susceptible. Look for the following signs if you think your dog might be suffering. Sluggishness Shallow, slow breathing Unresponsiveness Excessive whining & shivering Anxiousness Dilated blood vessels Low body temperature Drop in pulse Drop in blood [...]
Advice to protect pets from the cold
January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet During the extremely cold temperatures it’s a good time to remind pet owners that you should protect your animal as much as you can from the cold. Advice to protect pets from the cold
Do Any Dogs Really Need Sweaters or Coats?
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Q. How do I know if my dog needs a sweater or coat this winter? A. I feel safe in saying that if you have a healthy, young Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute who’s acclimated to the cold and has the glorious coat common in the Northern breeds, you likely won’t have to invest [...]
Keep pets warm this winter
December 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Silver City locals are beginning to bundle up and turn up the thermometer to keep themselves warm as the calendar digs deeper into December. Local veterinarians and statewide non-profit organizations say residents should do the same for their animals, which will wag their tails a lot more if you bring them inside during the [...]
Protect Your Pet from Old Man Winter: Winter Pet Care Tips
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Apparently we have embarked upon one of the coldest winters on record. If the early snow storms in Eastern Canada and the U.S. are any indication, the predictions are right on target. Cold weather can pose serious risks to your pet. As we inform our readers of the dangers of heat in summer, we’d [...]
