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Queen City Petsitting – Protect Your Pet During The Cold Weather

January 18th, 2010 @ 7:57 am

With the recent burst of cold weather, pets and their owners may not be properly prepared to endure the low temperatures. There are a large number of pets that spend the majority of their time indoors, and don’t have tolerance for extremely cold weather. These are the types of animals that should not be unattended when the temperature gets below freezing.

Not all animals have thick coats and tough footpads, so Queen City Petsitting has provided a few tips for pet owners to consider when dealing with cold weather:

Purchase one or two sweaters or coats for dogs with very short coats. These dogs include: Boxers, Boston Terriers, Greyhounds, Dobermans, and Chihuahuas. Smaller dogs with short coats are especially vulnerable to cold.
Place boots on your dog regardless of coat length. Do not ignore your dog if he or she whines, stops walking, or frequently lifts up their paws – they are trying to inform you that their feet are uncomfortably cold.
Provide shelter, a bed, and any insulating material that traps warm air for pets that spend a lot of time outdoors.
Cut back a bit on what you feed your indoor pet during the winter.
If your cat likes to spend time outside, provide a warm place for him or her to go.

There are many more tips to take into consideration during extremely cold temperatures. It is much safer to keep your animals inside. For more information, be sure to consult with your veterinarian.

Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done.