release date January 10, 2024, 9:16 p.m.
If you feel cold while walking outside, chances are your furry buddy is feeling the seasonal chill too. Here are five ways to protect your pet this winter.
Winter in Canada is truly a magical place, but the season comes with its own challenges. Subzero temperatures, heavy snow, and mixed precipitation make this season difficult for everyone, but have you ever thought about how this season affects your closest friends?
Dogs living in Canada come from all over the world, so it’s important to understand your dog’s breed to better protect your dog’s needs this winter.
In no particular order, here are five ways to keep your dog safe this winter.
protect from external dangers
According to Dr. Karen Ward, DVM, chief veterinary officer at the Toronto Humane Society, one important way to protect your pet is to protect their paws.
“When you think about urban environments, there are a lot of hazards outside, but even just the fact that we can move through the environment, there can be salt on the roads and antifreeze on cars,” Ward said. the doctor explained.
Salt helps keep people stable on the ground, and antifreeze helps keep cars moving, but both can be dangerous to pets. Antifreeze has a distinctive odor that is appealing to dogs, but can be fatal if ingested. Therefore, please keep it out of reach.
“When we go back inside, we want to clean their paws. You and I both wash our hands, but animals will lick themselves as they groom themselves, which means they shouldn’t be ingested.” You ingest things,” Dr. Ward explained.
