Pet Health News Protecting Your Pet During Winter Weather

Winter Pet Safety: How to Keep Your Furry Friends Warm and Healthy

Veterinarian Terry Jelsema says many pet owners underestimate how quickly cold-related injuries can occur, especially when wind chills drop into single digits or below zero. Read More

Ask The Vet: How to protect your pets in the winter

A: Winter can be an amusing season for both you and your pet. For some dogs, there is nothing more exciting than playing in the snow. However, as fun as the snow may be, winter conditions can be ... Read More

ASPCA urges pet owners to take extra precautions as winter weather continues

As winter weather settles into Central Virginia, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is warning pet owners that cold temperatures can be even more dangerous for ... Read More

How to protect your pets from extreme cold

As temperatures drop in the Miami Valley, pet owners are urged to keep their furry friends warm by limiting outdoor time and providing jackets for them. Read More

Keeping pets safe during extreme cold and winter weather

When it's cold outside you bundle up to stay warm, so it's important to learn how to protect your pets during the extreme cold, too. Dr. Carly Fox, senior veterinarian at Schwarzman Animal Medical ... Read More

Conquer winter dog-walking like a pro: Use these 9 safety tips

To keep your dog safe and comfortable, follow these winter dog-walking tips. By trimming toe hair, using protective gear like dog boots, adjusting walk lengths, keeping your dog on a leash, and being ... Read More

Coping with the cold: How to protect your pipes, pets and yourself

Wear a hat. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves, the NWS says. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. The service also warns it’s important to stay hydrated, as the ... Read More

Dr. Cynthia Maro: Warming foods help pets stay healthy during winter

Foods that warm the body can help pets weather the cold months comfortably. All foods have tastes, textures and temperature (warming, cooling and neutral) qualities. Warm, nutrient-dense foods that ... Read More

Keep pets safe in Louisiana cold weather. What to know

As Louisiana braces for sudden holiday cold fronts, experts outline essential steps to protect pets and livestock from freezing temps. Read More

Holiday hazards: K-State vet shares tips to protect pets

A Kansas State University clinical professor and veterinarian is sharing tips to keep your pets safe during the holiday season. Susan Nelson, a K-State professor at Hills ... Read More