Keep animals safe during the cold snap
Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such as huskies and other dogs bred for colder climates, are more tolerant of cold weather,
With the cold weather on its way, pet owners are urged to let their pets sleep inside the house.
Apart from being a deterrent to burglars, pets’ lives can also be threatened by severe temperature drops.
Dogs and cats can also feel the cold and therefore it is far kinder to let them sleep inside the house. It is also important to remember that no matter what the temperature is, wind chill can threaten a pet’s life.
Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk of frostbite and hypothermia during extreme cold snaps.
It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but it’s untrue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside.
Longer-haired and thick-coated dog breeds, such as huskies and other dogs bred for colder climates, are more tolerant of cold weather, but no pet should be left outside for long periods in below-freezing weather. If you wouldn’t stay out in that weather, your pet shouldn’t either.
• Source: https://www.avma.org/
