But wait, there’s more!
The temperatures are still bone chilling and you can never be too careful with your best friend!
So here are a few more tips for taking care of your pup.
- You may not have antifreeze in your garage, but it can collect on roads and driveways. It tastes and smells good to dogs, but it is highly lethal.
- Watch out for anything your dog picks up on a walk – or better yet, don’t let him! Karma is surprisingly fast when it comes to picking up something during a walk and at the end of an extension leash he’s harder to control. But a good friend lost her dog to something they never knew the dog ate while walking so be careful!
- Rock salt or other ice-melting products is all over sidewalks, driveways and roadways this time of year. These various products may be harmful to your dog’s paws so be sure to clean them off. Also, buy “paw-friendly” products for your own home.
- Be careful of supplemental heat sources like fireplaces and portable heaters. Your dog can easily burn himself.
- Like us two-legged creatures, dogs are also susceptible to illnesses in the winter so be sure to visit the vet if you see any symptoms.
- Do NOT use over-the-counter medications on your dog without consulting your vet. I’m talking about both the ones meant for humans and those meant for dogs.
