Protecting pets in the cold : News : ConnectMidMissouri.com

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With even colder temperatures expected this winter, our Facebook friends wanted to know the best way to care for pets that stay outside in the cold.

Many people keep their pets outside year-round.

Veterinarian Kayla Terry of the Animal Medical Center of Jefferson City tells us the cold is a lot easier on some dogs than others.

"It's ok for pets to be outside as long as the temperatures are freezing or above," says Terry. "As we get colder, just like in people, frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes, and even faster in smaller dogs than larger dogs."

Dr. Terry adds, a sweater can be helpful for small dogs.

Also, remember to provide outside dogs shelter from the elements, and a little more food because they'll burn more calories trying to stay warm.

Other experts warn that outside cats like warm cars and will take refuge under a car's hood.

You hear the summertime warnings not to leave animals in a hot car, in the winter a car can chill like a refrigerator. It's not a safe place in the winter either.

Source: http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=689368

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