October 21st, 2016 was National Reptile Awareness Day, and this is the perfect time to remind yourself of changes that need to take place in the care of
your pet during the colder months.
Not exact matches
During the
colder months, smaller
pets — like cats seek warmth from a variety of places.
During the
colder months, many
pet owners worry about it being too chilly to give their
pets a bath.
So, when determining the heating needs of your
pet, keep in mind the type of dog you have and the lifestyle your dog has been living before determining your dog will do well living outdoors
during the
cold months.
If you keep your dog outdoors throughout the year, a high quality dog house that can provide comfort to your
pet during the
cold winter
months is essential.
Training classes are a great way to create a bond with your
pet, get them some much needed socialization with other people and dogs, entertain them
during the
cold winter
months, getting them involved in great activities, having one on one time with one of your multiple
pets, and training impulse control.
Placing a warm blanket on their bed also helps
pets retain body heat
during the
colder months.
Read on to discover why
cold weather can pose such a problem for
pet birds, as well as tips to help you keep your own feathered friend safe, healthy, and comfortable
during the icy winter
months.
Keeping your bird warm
during the winter is only half of the equation when it comes to helping your
pet make it through the
colder months safe and sound.
Owners should speak with their veterinarian about a
pet's nutritional needs
during cold weather, because extra weight gained
during the winter
months has associated long term health risks.
Whether
during the warm summer
months or
cold winter nights,
pet lovers can follow basic guidelines and look out for certain issues
during extreme weather conditions.
During the
cold months, it's important to keep your
pets protected and warm, just as you would yourself or your family, said Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus, which has headquarters in Livonia, Mich..
Also in this issue you'll read about why it matters where you get your dog; how you can make life easier for your
pets during the
cold, wintry
months; and why adopting a Pit Bull from Animal Care & Control of NYC is a good idea.
For
pet owners in many climates, bitter
cold, snow and ice
during the winter
months poses a challenge.
Following a routine that includes indoor exercise is something I work on
during the
cold cold months and looking for ideas of how to change things up, I ran across an article by another
pet blogger, (and I apologize for not remembering whom at this time), about hiding bits of healthy food or treats around the house and having your dog hunt them out.
While snuggling up near the fire and reading a good book is the perfect way to spend a wintry afternoon, keeping our
pets comfortable
during the
cold winter
months can be more challenging.
Are they ready to care for a new
pet during the
cold, wet winter
months?
Such factors include decreased exercise (which we are all guilty of
during cold winter
months), decreased socialization, laxity in training and increase in caloric intake, whether through feeding an inappropriate diet for the life stage of a
pet or by feeding too much of a diet or treats.
This
cold weather coat is designed for active
pets that need some help keeping warm
during the
colder months of the year.
Owners that bathe their
pets at home in summer may need alternatives
during colder months, and an all - over spray and wipe once a week may just fit the bill.
Pets typically require less food
during colder months, so do not be alarmed if your
pet is not eating as much, as long as he or she is eating an adequate amount of food and having normal urine and bowel output.
Regular, physical activity will help them exercise and stay engaged, and it will ward off some of the excess pounds a lot of
pets pack on
during colder months.
To provide proper care for your
pet, talk to your vet, or groomer, about the ideal length of their natural coat
during these
colder, San Francisco, winter
months, as well.
During the
colder months, many of us spend more time indoors and are less active, which in turn means our
pets are less active too leading to an increase in weight gain.
By Stacy Mantle Winter is nearly upon us and for many that means making adjustments in order to keep our
pets safe and warm
during the
colder winter
months.