Advice for the Cold: Things to look out for


  • Dogs that wander off
  • Hunters during hunting season
  • Physical Exhaustion
  • Hypothermia (download a copy of our Guide to Animal Emergencies by clicking here)
  • High-altitudes
  • Hurt, cut or uncomfortable paws due to sharp rocks, terrain and snowballs
  • Torn paw pads or nails from excessive exercise
  • Lack of visibility
  • Thin ice on frozen bodies of water