WENATCHEE — The following are guidelines to make sure pets are warm and safe when the mercury drops, according to The Humane Society of the United States:
- Keep pets sheltered
Keep pets inside, even if they are outdoor pets. If kept outdoors, make sure they are in an enclosed space that’s big enough to move around but small enough to hold body heat.
- Bundle up, wipe paws
Pets can get frostbite and hypothermia from exposed skin, bundle up shorthair pets. Rock salt and other chemicals can be irritating for paws and mouth if ingested, wipe a pet’s feet after going out for a walk.
- Remove common poisons
Remove antifreeze from reach of pets and children. Propylene glycol antifreeze is less toxic for pets.
