Get Them Boots
If there isn’t any extra money to spare, you can always make some boots yourself if your pet will accept them. You can use cardboard to make boots or buy a kit from a pet supply store. When your dog is going out in the snow, wipe his paws when he comes in and dry them thoroughly.
Warming Your Pet’s Bed
If you have a pet indoors, be sure to provide them with a warm place to sleep. A towel or blanket over the top of their usual bed should do the trick!
A Young Dog Can Freeze In Minutes
If possible, do not let your dog walk on ice or snow without boots. If they walk on ice or snow, make sure to wipe their paws when they come inside and dry them thoroughly. Be especially careful to wipe between their toes! Pets can also get frostbite and hypothermia if left in the cold for too long.
Conclusion
If you keep pets indoors at all times during winter, make sure to give them plenty of exercise time when the weather is nice. If possible, do not let your dog walk on ice or snow without boots. If they walk on ice or snow, make sure to wipe their paws when they come inside and dry them thoroughly.
