Winter is coming and it’s time to put away our shorts and tanks and take out our sweaters and jeans. It’s also time to start looking around our houses and apartments to make sure that any winter items we have out are safe around our pets and to make sure they are warm during the cold months ahead too.
Winter Checklist for Pets:
- Car winterizing chemicals out of reach from children and pets
- De-icers for the sidewalks and driveway are pet safe like Safe Paw
- Doggie coat to keep body heat in and snow and rain out
- High protein pet food or supplements because running around in winter burns more calories
- Playtimes limited to make sure no one freezes or becomes a “pupsicle”
- Grooming to remove debris and loose dead fur
- Everyone is inside at night
- Pet beds placed away from drafty windows
- ID tags and information up to date just in case
If you’re unsure what else your pet may need, always check with your vet. Have a fun winter!
For more tips to make sure your pet is ready for cold winter weather, check out all of these PetsWelcome articles:
- Advice for Cats and Dogs During Cold Weather
- Winter Pet Tips
- Winter Checklist to Keep Pets Safe & Healthy
- Keep Your Pet Safe During Winter
- Winter Items That Are Safe For Your Pet
- Brr! Dog Tips for Winter
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