Karen Genske has shared an excellent article on winter safety for pets with numerous helps which can read HERE. If your pet must stay outside during harsh weather, it is a must read.
In addition, here are a few other winter reminders regarding pet safety from Portage Prepares which you should be aware of. I very sadly learned the importance of the first one back in the ’80s when I was completely oblivious to such things. I lost a dear cat because of it. It is something I still remember to this day and cringe. Please read these so you won’t suffer the same loss.
1. Warm engines in parked cars attract cats and small wildlife that may crawl up under the hood. To avoid injuring any hidden animals, bang on your car’s hood to scare them away before starting your engine.
2. The salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of your pet’s feet and may be harmful if ingested. Wipe their feet with a damp towel before your pet licks them to remove snow packed between your pet’s paws. Pet-friendly ice melts are available at many pet supply stores across the nation or online.
3. Traditional antifreeze is a deadly poison, but it has a sweet taste that can attract animals and children. Be certain that any antifreeze you buy or have put in your car contains a bittering agent that makes ingestion by pets and children less likely.
Nutro Dog Food Offers Full Rebate
This is a great offer from Nutro foods. Pass it along to as many folks as you can, especially to those who are on fixed incomes or have low incomes and could use help feeding the dog. And if you don’t need it, why not purchase and get the rebate, but give the food to a local shelter or to the People Care Pet Pantry in Ravenna? They can always use emergency food supplies!
NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food is available at PetSmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, Pet Supermarket and your local specialty pet food store. Purchase a 15-lb. bag of NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food anytime up to 2/2/14.
Mail your completed rebate form, proof-of-purchase and the original, dated register receipt to: P.O. Box 49137, Strongsville, OH 44149-0137
Your request must be postmarked by 2/16/14 and received by 2/21/14. You can find complete information by clicking this link: http://www.nutro.com/rebate.aspx