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How to keep your pets happy and safe during a cold snap

Jan 28, 2023 09:14AM ● By Editor
January 28, 2023 from CBS Minnesota News

If you're feeling cold then your pet is probably feeling cold as well. WCCO's Allen Henry spoke with pet owners about the best ways to keep your pet happy and warm as the temperatures drop. 

A snow and ice-filled dog park hasn't stopped many pups from having fun, but the dropping temperatures are another story. And as we prepare for the next cold snap, vets say it's important to prepare your pets too.

"Hypothermia is something that animals also experience. So they get lethargic, they get extra cold, they stop eating, they might hunker down in a place and ultimately, you may find that they pass away," said Dr. Sara Lewis, a veterinarian at the Animal Humane Society.

To read the full story, visit the CBS Minnesota News website here. 

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