Pet Safety During the Winter Months

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

Pet Safety During the Winter   

At SERVPRO of Morgantown, we know that your pets are an important part of your family. Most pets are indoor animals, but it is a common sight to see pets outdoors also.

Animals are prone to the same winter hazards as human beings, especially cold and ice. Here are some tips for keeping your family pet safe.

• Limit outdoor time on bitter cold days.
• Try to go out when the sun is shining.
• Even with fur, animals can become too cold and go into hypothermia.
• Avoid the ice. Animals can slip and fall just like you.
• More importantly, animals cannot recognize the danger of breaking through thin ice on frozen water.
• It is always better to keep your pet on a leash during the winter to help them steer clear of hazards.
• Wipe their paws when you come inside. Things in front of your home are often treated with salt or other de-icers. These substances can irritate your animal's paws. Some can be toxic, which is especially dangerous if your pet licks its paws.

People and pets want a safe place inside for the cold months. If a winter emergency like a burst pipe makes your home unsafe, contact SERVPRO of Morgantown. We are here to help the residents of Morgantown quickly get their homes back to normal.

Tracie "Dusty" Nichols 

304-291-3434