It’s time to get prepared: Winter is in full swing, and it brings the dangers of severe cold weather, snow, ice and even power outages. It’s a good idea to prepare a disaster/emergency kit and include your pet in those preparations. Be sure to have enough non-perishable food, water and any prescription medications for you and your pets (as well as heartworm and flea/tick preventives) on hand to get through at least five days. Just like us, our pets like a nice comfy place to sleep and may … [Read more...] about Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
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Protecting Dogs from Dry Winter Skin
Dry skin in pets is especially common in winter months. When the humidity levels outside are low and the weather is cold and dry, the moisture in the skin evaporates more quickly. You may find your pet’s coat will feel dry and its skin may feel tight and even flaky. In fact, their skin can lose 25% of its ability to hold moisture in the winter. Windy weather can also beat down on your pet’s skin and cause chapping. Many pet parents will choose to bring pets indoors in the colder months to … [Read more...] about Protecting Dogs from Dry Winter Skin