Keep an Eye on Pets During Extreme Cold

by Brian Wilson
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The extreme cold that descended upon Iowa over the last several days is painful for people and pets alike. Sarah Bhimani with the Animal Humane Society reminds Iowans to protect their cats and dogs when temperatures get this low.

She says dogs’ paws are very sensitive to the cold and can be protected with booties or a product known as paw wax.

While cats should always stay inside when it’s this cold, Bhimani says some dogs may still want to go outside for a walk, but keep it short, maybe just a minute or two.

She says breeds like the husky, Saint Bernard, and Newfoundland can likely withstand the cold. Temperatures aren’t expected much above freezing in Iowa until perhaps Friday or Saturday.

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