How to keep your pets safe in the cold as record-breaking freeze slams US
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Pensacola, Florida was hit with nine inches of snow on January 21. Temperatures are quickly dropping this winter as a rare and deadly winter storm wallops the Gulf Coast and Southeast U.S. The usually balmy Pensacola, Florida, was hit with at least nine inches of snow on Wednesday (January 22) while historic levels of snow fell in Louisiana, with eight inches measured at the New Orleans International Airport. The deaths of at least 11 people have been linked to the snow, including one in Georgia, two in Houston, and five in Zavala County, Texas.
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With these harsh weather conditions in the U.S., pet owners also have to think about their dogs’ daily walks. Regardless of how much fur they have, your pets should be properly covered up when taking their strolls. Here’s everything you need to know about keeping your pets safe and warm this winter season.
How does the cold affect dogs and cats?. So for the sake of their safety, keep your dogs’ daily walks short and sweet, especially amid a winter storm. What should pets wear when they go outside?. Dogs should have their own shoes for winter walks. When they wear booties – commonly made out of rubber or plastic — they are keeping their paws covered, “preventing sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes,” as noted by ASPCA. Often, dogs’ paws can get irritated when they step on salt laid out to prevent snow.
