Winter Pet Care: Cold Weather Safety Guide
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Winter Pet Care: Cold Weather Safety Guide

Frostbite, antifreeze poisoning, dry skin, and holiday hazards. Keep your pet safe through winter.

🇰🇷 Korean Animal Welfare Institute
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Cold Tolerance by Breed

Huskies and Samoyeds thrive in cold. Short-haired breeds (Chihuahua, Greyhound), small dogs, puppies, and seniors need winter coats below 5°C.

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Antifreeze: Silent Killer

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) tastes sweet but is deadly. Even a teaspoon can kill a cat. Clean spills immediately and use pet-safe alternatives.

Practical Tips

Wipe paws after walks — road salt irritates pads

Keep outdoor time short in sub-zero temperatures

Provide warm bedding away from drafts

Check under your car before starting — cats hide in warm engines

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