West Newsmagazine 1-9-19
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January 9, 20<strong>19</strong><br />
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TAKING CARE OF FIDO, from page 25<br />
is to take an ear between his hands and<br />
gently rub them back and forth. The dogs<br />
love it, as Ellie’s half-closed eyes staring<br />
up at the ceiling clearly demonstrated.<br />
Brenner and Klein both advise that the<br />
best pet protection is human intervention.<br />
To that end, here are some other cold<br />
weather tips and advice for dog owners:<br />
Take steps to combat obesity. Longer<br />
periods of comparative inactivity can lead<br />
to weight gain, even though dogs do burn<br />
more calories to stay warm when the temperature<br />
drops. Klein suggested checking<br />
your animal’s weight monthly to spot any<br />
inappropriate increases. Leonard suggested<br />
that pet owners can cut calories from their<br />
pet’s normal diet by supplementing with<br />
no calorie “treats” such as carrots or green<br />
beans. Regular exercise also is as important<br />
to your dog as it is to you so bundle<br />
up as needed and get your pet out for some<br />
play or a walk. If it’s snowy and wet, be<br />
sure to dry off your animal with a towel<br />
when you return.<br />
Protect against irritated skin. Repeatedly<br />
going out into the cold and snow and back<br />
into the dry heat of your home can cause<br />
itchy, cracked or flaking skin, according<br />
to the ASPCA. To prevent skin irritation,<br />
the nonprofit recommends drying your pet<br />
with a towel as soon as it comes inside,<br />
paying special attention to its stomach, feet<br />
and between its toes. Bathe pets as little<br />
as possible during the winter. Washing<br />
them too often can strip essential oils and<br />
increase the chance of developing dry skin<br />
problems. If your dog must have frequent<br />
baths, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing<br />
shampoo.<br />
Protect against chemical ingestion.<br />
Klein recommended that dog owners who<br />
use ice melt products buy the kind that is<br />
pet-friendly. Most pet stores and building<br />
supply retailers stock it during cold weather<br />
months, he said. Be wary of ice melt chemicals<br />
on walks through the neighborhood.<br />
Bringing a towel to wipe chemical residue<br />
off of Fido’s feet can prevent him from<br />
ingesting it. The same holds true for antifreeze,<br />
which can be lethal to both dogs and<br />
cats. The ASPCA [American Society for the<br />
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] suggests<br />
that pet owners consider using products<br />
that contain propylene glycol rather than<br />
ethylene glycol. Massaging a protectant<br />
like petroleum jelly into a dog’s paw pads<br />
before going outside also can help protect<br />
them from salt and chemicals.<br />
Seek out socialization. Granted, that can<br />
be more difficult in cold weather months<br />
when trips to dog parks like Happy Hounds<br />
in Wildwood and other outings may not be<br />
as practical or appealing. However, using<br />
winter months to take advantage of dogtraining<br />
classes, such as those offered at<br />
Casey Ray’s in Wildwood, can deliver<br />
the best of all worlds for both owners and<br />
pets – exercise, bonding time, socialization<br />
and good behavior. Doggy day care facilities<br />
also are available in a number of areas<br />
including Petropolis in Chesterfield, Dogtopia<br />
in Elllisville and Puppington Palace<br />
in Wildwood to name a few. Dog-friendly<br />
amenities such as heated indoor and outdoor<br />
areas where pets can romp in colder<br />
weather, socialize with other friendly<br />
canines and get a grooming can help<br />
owners and pets weather winter in comfort.<br />
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