{"id":2133,"date":"2016-01-15T06:50:41","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T06:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=2133"},"modified":"2016-01-15T06:50:41","modified_gmt":"2016-01-15T06:50:41","slug":"how-to-keep-your-dog-or-cat-safe-this-cold-minnesota-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-dog-or-cat-safe-this-cold-minnesota-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe this Cold Minnesota Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As winter approaches, we want to make sure our four-legged friends are safe from the snow and cold. After all, we can bundle up more, but our pets can\u2019t add on any more layers (that is, unless you do it for him or her)!<\/p>\n

While most Minnesotans are well aware of the dangers of wind chill, their pets are not. As a veterinary specialist who volunteers during the Iditarod Sled Dog Trail Race in Alaska every year, I know how to keep your dog warm while still enjoying the great outdoors!<\/p>\n

My General Rule…<\/h4>\n

Any temperature less than 20\u00b0F warrants dog booties and a dog jacket. That said, keep in mind that some dogs have a very thin hair coat and lack of body fat to insulate them \u2013 dogs such as greyhounds, Italian greyhounds, Boxers, pit bulls, etc., may need a protective gear at temperatures less than 30\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

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Here, some cold weather tips on how to keep your pet safe:<\/h4>\n