It seems premature to start worrying about winter when the leaves are just starting to change and the temperatures are still mild but taking a few precautions and preparing for the colder temperatures will help keep your pets safe in the upcoming colder months.

With a few simple steps you and your pets can enjoy the winter season safely and avoid some potentially life-threatening outcomes or serious injuries.

While it may seem obvious that colder temperatures pose a risk, every year we see pets with frostbite and even deaths. Smaller dogs and those with shorter coats are more susceptible to the effects of lower temperatures and even those with heavier coats need some acclimation to colder weather. Small-breed dogs do not have the body mass to keep their core body temperature up when chal

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