Las Palmas Pet Clinic
Your pets health is our highest priority
1232 S. General McMullen
San Antonio, Tx 78237
210-435-7732
Las Palmas Pet Clinic
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Whenever possible bring your pets indoors during colder periods. Have a nice, quite area set aside with a blanket or two on the floor. If you have a crate keep them in it with a small bowl of water.
Tips for Keeping Your Pet Warm and Cozy This Winter
The cold winter season is upon us. Kids will be bundled in their warm jackets, families
huddled together under blankets, hot chocolate passed around. We sometimes think that
our pets thick coat of hair will provide all the warmth they need, but this isn't always the case. Dogs and cats still suffer from winter cold just like us.
Buy an appropriate sweater or coat for your pet if they like wearing clothes. Be sure that it is free of cords or buttons the pet might be tempted to chew on.
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Check your dog's or cat's fur. Look for any hair loss or patchy skin. Bad hair, hair loss or skin issues can cause your pet to lose natural warming abilities.
Make an appointment if you see hair or skin issues to get them back to healthy levels.
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Look for behavior that may indicate your pet is cold. Shivering is usually the first and best indicator but if you see your pet trying to get under blankets or wanting to lie down on carpet instead of tile or wood floors might be another sign.
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Give your pet a little more food than normal. The extra calories may be needed to keep their core body temperature.
