Pet Care · DERMAPAW JOURNAL
Winter Care for Young Cats and Dogs
Prepare a dry, calm environment for young animals and watch their energy and appetite.
Young animals need individual care
Age, size, coat and health affect warmth needs. Newborn animals and weaned youngsters need different advice, so ask a veterinarian for an age-appropriate plan.
Prepare the environment
Provide a dry resting place away from drafts and clean bedding. Dry animals after wet walks. Protect heaters from burns and chewing, and let animals move away from heat.
Watch useful health clues
Notice appetite, activity, stool, coughing, vomiting and persistent shivering. Nose moisture alone cannot diagnose fever. Contact a veterinarian for marked weakness, breathing difficulty or ongoing refusal to eat.
Keep food and outings appropriate
Use a complete diet suitable for growth and provide water. Portions, vaccination and parasite-control plans should follow individual advice.