Cold weather can be dangerous for your animal friend, especially for animals who spend the majority of their time outdoors. Pets left out in the cold can experience hypothermia and even death. As a pet owner, it’s important to know how to protect your dog or cat from these dangers.
Hypothermia is a condition that can affect pets who have been exposed to air that is too cold for too long. Signs of hypothermia include:
Pay close attention to your pet when he or she is spending significant amounts of time outdoors. Watch for these symptoms and contact your pet’s emergency care veterinarian if your pet shows signs of trouble.
There are many things you can do to protect your pet from hypothermia. Among them:
One of the common questions that pet owners ask is, how cold is too cold for pets? This depends on many things, including the size of your pet, the quality of his or her outdoor shelter, how long the pet is staying outdoors and other factors. Smaller and older pets may be more vulnerable to cold weather than larger and middle age pets. To find out how cold is too cold for your pet, contact your pet’s veterinarian.
As your pet’s emergency vet in Braselton GA, we can help your pet if he or she suffers from hypothermia and other dangerous conditions this winter. Keep our phone number in your contacts and on your refrigerator. Don’t hesitate to call us at (470) 203-2011 in the event of a medical emergency.
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