{"id":1493,"date":"2016-01-11T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T14:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.sosgarde.ca\/blog\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2016-01-11T09:44:15","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T14:44:15","slug":"winter-pet-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/pet_sitter\/winter-pet-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Pet Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>\u2026Gone away is the bluebird\u2026 here to stay is a new bird\u2026He sings a love song\u2026as we go along\u2026walking in a winter wonderland\u2026<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine yourself, bundled up, taking Fido out for a walk on a cold winter&#8217;s night, snow everywhere, whistling this <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.sosgarde.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Untitled-design1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1494\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.sosgarde.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Untitled-design1-300x300.png\" alt=\"dog sitting in the snow\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Untitled-design1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Untitled-design1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Untitled-design1.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>classic winter theme song\u2026 it is all so idyllic!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But is it ideal for Fido?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe not. Our pets always seem so robust and able to weather any storm but actually, they need special considerations to be able to deal with frigid winter temperatures. Here are some of our top tips for keeping your beloved pets happy and healthy this cold season:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoors<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dog is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.banff.ca\/index.aspx?NID=798\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outdoor dog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensure there is a dry warm shelter for cold winter nights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals keeping warm burn more calories so will need more food; ensure water bowls have not frozen <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep fur between toes trimmed as it can attract snow and ice, watch for signs of frostbite there and on ears and tips of tails too; Consider getting a coat and booties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sidewalk and driveway salt is very hard on paws so wipe them off often<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of streams and lakes that look frozen but could be hazardous<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoors<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter weather warnings should apply to pets as well; bring animals indoors when it is freezing. Make sure cat and dog doors are not frozen shut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal features \u2013 such as plants like poinsettias and holly and space heaters and fireplaces &#8211; can be dangerous<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of the impact of winter drafts on smaller caged animals such as birds <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals stuck indoors will sleep more and exercise less so adjust food to reflect needed calorie intake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-between<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianliving.com\/life\/pets\/dr_walts_happy_tails_leaving_your_dog_home_alone_2.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The garage should be off limits in winter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as antifreeze can be deadly for your animals and cats have a tendency to slip under car hoods for the warmth of the engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When out, cars can become like refrigerator so leaving your dog in the car is not a good idea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you cannot bear the thought of walks with Fido because it is just too cold for you, look for some help from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sossitter.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet sitter in your local area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can help with the full range of your pet care needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2026Gone away is the bluebird\u2026 here to stay is a new bird\u2026He sings a love song\u2026as we go along\u2026walking in a winter wonderland\u2026 Imagine yourself, bundled up, taking Fido out for a walk on a cold winter&#8217;s night, snow everywhere, whistling this classic winter theme song\u2026 it is all so idyllic! 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