• While the temperature may be in the 30s Fahrenheit, wind chill can bring the felt temperature in to the danger zone
• At 32F degrees and below, more vulnerable pets (very small, or elderly or very young, or those with thin coats) should only be brought outside with your supervision
• Below 20 degrees, the risk of frostbite and hypothermia increase dramatically
• During extreme cold, single digits and below, is a time for quick potty breaks only.  Dogs should be let out only to relieve themselves, and cats should be kept indoors at all times
• Remove ice, salt and caked mud from your pet’s paws and coat
• Before going outside, apply paw protection like paw wax or booties, to protect against salt, chemicals and ice
• When walking outside, keep dogs on a snug collar or harness and leash and keep them away from open water
• Watch out for and clean up any spilled antifreeze immediately – its sweetness is appealing to some animals, and one lick can be fatal
• Watch our for cats climbing into your car’s wheel wells or engine. Knock on the hood before starting your car if you suspect a cat may be hiding under the hood
• When inside, a dog sweater helps retain core body heat for very young or old pets, or those with thin coats
• Keep your pet’s bed away from cold or drafty areas, and provide a blanket for extra warmth
• Provide needed mental and physical stimulation with enrichment toys for dogs and puzzles for cats
• When indoors, dogs typically receive less exercise during cold weather and therefore may require fewer calories. You may want to consider feeding them smaller portions in order to avoid weight gain
• Provide plenty of clean drinking water
• Leave your pets at home if you need to go out, and don’t leave them in the car for any amount of time in extreme temperatures

Symptoms of Hypothermia

• Weak pulse
• Dilated pupils
• Decreased heart rate
• Extreme shivering
• Pale or blue mucous membranes
• Body temperature below 95 degrees
• Unconsciousness