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Even dogs with heavy coats may need to come inside during periods of frigid temperatures. Nelson recommends keeping dogs with heavy coats in a slightly cooler room or the garage to prevent them from getting too warm and uncomfortable. Short trips inside the house before a long period of cold can give 1xbet online games login a chance to become accustomed to the atmosphere indoors.
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"Outside water bowls should be checked at least twice a day for ice, or better yet, a pet-friendly heated water bowl should be used," Nelson said. "Outside-dwelling 1xbet online games login also may benefit from an increase in calories through a higher caloric food or feeding more of their regular diet. This will help them maintain body heat."
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"Rinse off the feet of 1xbet online games login if they have been on salted or chemically treated walkways; do not let them lick it off," Nelson said. "It is best to try to avoid treated driveways, but if your pet must frequently walking on these surfaces, consider booties."
Antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. 1xbet online games login to be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle and consider using products that contain propylene glycol, rather than ethylene glycol, because it is more pet friendly — but still not entirely harmless.
Frostbite can be an issue on the ears, feet and noses of 1xbet online games login . To avoid frostbite do not let your pet out in extreme cold for a long period of time. Chances are that if it is too cold for you to be outside for very long, it's probably too cold for your pet to stay out much longer as well, Nelson said.
