{"id":864,"date":"2013-12-19T19:13:16","date_gmt":"2013-12-19T19:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/?p=864"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:40:08","slug":"cold-weather-tips-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/cold-weather-tips-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Pet Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Snow_dog.jpg\" alt=\"Snow_dog\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Snow_dog.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Snow_dog-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Snow_dog-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Snow_dog-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Keep pets indoors as much as possible during cold weather<\/strong> \u2013 Despite their fur, dogs and cats are still vulnerable to hypothermia and frostbite, so limiting outdoor exposure is essential.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Pet clothing can provide important protection <\/strong>\u2013 Sweaters, coats, and booties help retain body heat and protect pets from harsh winter conditions, especially for short-haired breeds, beyond fulfilling an aesthetic role.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Watch out for toxic winter hazards like antifreeze<\/strong> \u2013 Antifreeze is highly dangerous and attractive to pets due to its sweet taste, so spills should be cleaned immediately or replaced with pet-safe alternatives.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Protect and clean your pet\u2019s paws after time outdoors<\/strong> \u2013 Salt and chemicals used on roads can irritate paws and be harmful if ingested, so wiping paws after walks is critical to keep pets safe.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Never leave pets in cars during cold weather<\/strong> \u2013 Vehicles can quickly become dangerously cold, putting pets at risk of freezing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To avoid your dog turning into a <i>pup<\/i>sicle this winter, we thought now would be a great time to discuss cold weather tips for pets. With temperatures often dipping below freezing, it\u2019s critical that you approach wintertime with pet safety in mind. So, we offer our top tips for keeping your dogs and cats toasty warm throughout the season.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep Your Pet Indoors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s commonly believed that pets\u2014because of their fur\u2014are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/the-best-cold-weather-accessories-for-dogs\/\">better equipped to handle cold weather<\/a>. Not so, says the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). It recommends that dogs and cats\u2014which are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite just like people\u2014be kept indoors as much as possible. Although longer-haired pets can tolerate the cold better, the AVMA suggests that they not be left outdoors for lengthy periods of time in the winter.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Invest in Pet Clothing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Petwear is not only fashionable, it can also be a lifesaver to your canine. The same way that you enjoy a sweater, coat, and boots during the wintertime, most dogs feel the same way. Invest in a winter sweater and booties to keep your pet stylishly warm.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Careful with the Antifreeze<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, antifreeze\u2014a lethal poison\u2014has a sweet taste that is appealing to pets and kids. So if you spill some, make sure you clean it up quickly. Another option for pet owners is to use products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol; there are a number of antifreezes on the market that qualify.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Take Care of Those Paws<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When your pet returns from spending time outdoors, wipe its paws off carefully with a damp towel. Salt can be irritating to animals\u2019 skin and mouths so make sure you wipe before your pet gets a chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/why-do-dogs-lick-their-paws-and-what-can-you-do-about-it\/\">lick its paws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Leave Fido at Home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>While your dog may enjoy road trips, save them for milder temperatures rather than leaving your pet in the car unattended during cold winter weather. Think of your car as a rolling refrigerator of sorts in the winter. If you do take your pet with you, make sure that you leave the heater running.<\/p>\n<p>In short, think of your pet as an extension of yourself. Do you enjoy walking outside without clothes or ingesting antifreeze? We\u2019re kidding, but at Pet Palace, we do want to make the point that as with humans, animals require the same care in the wintertime that their owners do. So, dress them smartly, don\u2019t let them linger outdoors in cold weather, and make sure you dry them off when they come back inside. Expect a woof or meow in appreciation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Keep pets indoors as much as possible during cold weather \u2013 Despite their fur, dogs and cats are still vulnerable to hypothermia and frostbite, so limiting outdoor exposure is essential. Pet clothing can provide important protection \u2013 Sweaters, coats, and booties help retain body heat and protect pets from harsh winter conditions, especially&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petpalaceresort.com\/cold-weather-tips-for-pets\/\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[74,82,75,76,84,83,79,81,77,80,78],"class_list":["post-864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-safety","tag-cold-weather-dog","tag-cold-weather-pet-tips","tag-cold-weather-tips-for-pets","tag-pat-safety-tips","tag-pet-guide","tag-pet-safety-2","tag-pet-tips","tag-winter-pet","tag-winter-pet-care-tips","tag-winter-pet-tips","tag-winter-tips-for-pets"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Cold Weather Pet Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Keep your pets safe and healthy this winter by applying these 5 cold weather tips for pets from Pet Palace. 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