How to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Winter Months

• Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.

Just because dogs have fur all over doesn’t mean that winter poses no threats for them. In fact, pets have many of the same needs that people do when it comes to staying safe from the effects of ice, snow, and cold–and you may need to shorten the length of your walks in order to ensure that cold-weather exposure doesn’t get too intense.

Here are some of the ways you can look after your pup in wintry months.