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Cold Weather Pet Safety , Ways to Protect Pets

Keep Pets Indoors and Warm Don’t leave dogs or cats outdoors when the temperature drops. Regardless of the season, short-haired, very young or old dogs and all cats should never be left outside without supervision. Dogs and cats are safer indoors, except when taken out for exercise. During walks, short-haired dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater. No matter what the temperature is, windchill can threaten a pet’s life. Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia when they are outdoors during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage. Take Precautions if Your Dog Spends a lot of Time Outside A dog or cat is happiest and healthiest when kept indoors. If for some reason your dog is outdoors much of the day, he or she must be protected by a dry, draft-free shelter that is large enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down comfortably but small enou...

Animals Helping People

Animals comforts: Why owning a pet makes you 'happier and more likely to live longer. Owning a lively pet may sometimes prove exasperating, but it appears all the effort is worth it. Pet owners are healthier, have greater self-esteem and are less lonely than those who don't have animals at home, according to a study. Not only that, but they are also more conscientious, extroverted and less fearful, researchers at the American Psychological Association said. They believe that pets serve as important sources of social and emotional support for the average person, and not just individuals facing significant health challenges. Lead researcher, Allen R McConnell, of Miami University in Ohio, said: 'We observed evidence that pet owners fared better, both in terms of well-being outcomes and individual differences, than non-owners on several dimensions. 'Specifically, pet owners had greater self-esteem, were more physically fit, tended to be less...

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