Enjoying the outdoors with your pets is a great way to have fun! It is important to remember that protecting your pets when out in the cold is a good thing to do. Here are a few simple ways you can keep your pets safe and warm this winter!
Give them Shelter
Don’t leave your pets outside for long periods of time. Wind chill affects dogs and cats just like humans. Protecting your pets when out in the cold means you have to think about how they can take the weather as it changes around you. Be sure to keep your pets safe by keeping them warm.
Warm Bed
You would be surprised how much your pet would like a hot water bottle tucked into their bed on these cold nights. If there might be drafts consider placing your dog’s bed up high and away from sources of cold and chilly air. A favorite blanket for your pet in a great way to keep them warm when it is cold outside.
Canine Clothing for Protecting Your Pets When Out in the Cold
A sweater or coat for your dog can help block out the cold. Smaller dogs are especially prone to shivering and a cozy sweater is a way to provide them with an extra layer of warmth. If it is damp a waterproof layer would be a good idea too.
Dog booties will protect your pet’s feet when they are outside. These will not only keep out the cold but will protect their paws from salt and chemicals on sidewalks and driveways. Try to keep the fur around your pets paws trimmed in the winter months so that ice, chemicals and snow will not cling. Protecting your pets when out in the cold is easy to do when you follow these simple suggestions.
Take shorter walks
Try to bring your pets in after short periods of outside exercise, when they come in keep your pet warm, dry and away from drafts. Be extra careful when walking your dog near frozen ponds Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured. Be attentive to your pet’s body temperature.
Protecting Your Pets When Out in the Cold Means Feeding Them More
Feed your dog additional calories if it spends a lot of time outdoors. It takes more energy in the cold to keep body temperatures regulated. A visit to your vet is always a good thing to do if you have special questions concerning your pet’s health.
Pet Friendly Apartment Amenities to Look for
A furry friend in your apartment is special and at Red Oak Apartment Homes we know that. We are proud to say that we are a pet friendly apartment company. Many of our properties have beautiful grounds that your pets will enjoy. At several locations we offer a beautiful dog park for your canine friends to run around in. In Milford, NH our property has over 40 acres of wooded walking trails for you to enjoy with your pets. There are many city parks near many of our properties. It is always a fun time to visit a park with your pets. Be mindful of any posted rules for pets in public areas.
Pet Policies at Red Oak
At Red Oak Apartment Homes we accept cats at every single one of our apartments.
We welcome dogs under 25 pounds at our Sunset Ridge property and Red Oak at 409 Elm Street in Manchester and at two buildings at our Ridge at Eastern Trails property in Milford New Hampshire.
Dogs up to 100 pounds are welcome at our Milford Trails and Eastern Trails property in Milford New Hampshire
At our Redstone Apartments and Red Oak at 875 Elm Street in Manchester there is a welcome home for your dogs too. We have no weight restrictions on dogs at these location.
Our company does have breed restrictions that apply at our apartment communities. Check out our pet policies.
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