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Our winter climate is on brand with long stretches of rain, cold wind, and overcast conditions. With a little extra preparation and consideration, pets can successfully navigate the myriad of challenges related to the season. Our winter weather tips aim to keep them warm, dry, safe and comfortable regardless of the season\u2019s various risks and inconveniences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Winters in Oregon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you stay close to home or you commit to snowshoeing near Mount Hood, cold temperatures can create, or exacerbate, certain health problems in pets. It is imperative that a pet maintain a proper, consistent body temperature. Exposure to very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and even cardiac arrest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provide your pet with insulating clothing, waterproof boots, and limit their time outside in extreme coldness. Small, short-haired pets, young animals, and seniors can feel the effects of the chilly weather much faster and more intensely than others. Be sure to monitor their time, watch for any adverse reactions, and increase the appeal of their indoor environment <\/a>(yummy snacks, new toys, fun games, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification and Tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Snowy, icy conditions can make it harder for animals to track scent. Be sure that your pet\u2019s ID tags are legible and current. Affix their collar so it is snug (not tight), and check on their microchip information. This can go a long way if your pet ever escapes or wanders off on a cold winter night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poisonings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even after the abundant risks of holiday foods subside (such as chocolate, xylitol, alcohol, and more), there are significant threats to winter pet safety<\/a> in the form of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n