7 Winter Pet Safety Tips

Keep your pets safe this winter! Photo credit: SeekingGreener.com.

Happy New Year!  Planning winter travels with your pet this year?

We’re loving these smart pet safety tips courtesy of Morton and the ASPCA.

Recently, Morton and the ASPCA ran a public service campaign to increase consumer awareness about pet-related winter hazards.

Here are 7 Winter Pet Safety Tips:

• “Keep anti-freeze stored on high shelves in sealed containers and quickly clean any spills or leakage”;

• “Limit outdoor time for pets when temperatures drop below freezing”;

• “Use a pet-friendly (salt-free and chloride-free) ice melter in areas where pets walk”;

• “Check warm spots on cars, such as hoods, where animals might seek shelter from the cold”;

• “Keep pets on a leash, especially dogs, as they can become disoriented or lost when once familiar surroundings are covered in ice and snow”;

• “Wipe paws clean after walking on ice and snow” and

• “Make sure pets are wearing ID tags and proper outerwear as needed.”