Pets and Horses in Cold Weather Care
Q and A from The Daily Review on winter pet care. Madelyn Hereford notes most dogs handle cold but long coats and fashionably shaved dogs need protection. avoid sudden temperature changes. For white mice, vented garage nests with a light bulb and ventilation keep them snuggly through winter. For horses, winter shoes with frost nails or non slip material, avoid hard exertion, rub down after, clear snow from hooves, ensure water not freezing, and stable indoors during storms.