Some people think that because cats are so hairy, they shouldn’t be afraid of the cold in winter! In fact, animals are just like people. Some people will get cold no matter how much clothes they wear. Moreover, cats’ hair is not very thick, and their paws step on the cold ground. This is also the reason why many cats like to be next to people, because human body temperature makes them feel warm. The climate in winter is dry and prone to some hidden dangers. Let’s talk about how cats should spend the winter safely!

Preventing cold damage from ice and snow

For free-range cats, owners should always check the cat's claws for signs of injury or irritation from ice, snow, salt, gravel, etc.

Preventing the toxicity of ethylene glycol (antifreeze)

If a cat accidentally drinks antifreeze, even a small amount, it can cause very serious kidney damage, which is fatal! The first symptom after poisoning is that the cat appears "drunk". Once cat parents discover such a situation, they need to contact the nearby pet hospital immediately and seek medical treatment in time without delay!

Indoor plants

Indoor plant owners also need to pay attention to indoor plants, such as lilies. Any part of a lily is poisonous to cats and may cause kidney damage. For the safety of their cat owners, cat parents still need to pay more attention to indoor plants!

Heat source

When the weather is cold, cats like to sleep next to heat sources, but stoves, fireplaces, wood stoves, and other heating devices may burn or burn cats, so be sure to always pay attention to whether cats are close to these things. When outside, cats will be close to dryers, warm car engines, etc. Therefore, cat parents should always check whether there are cats hidden inside the dryer, and carefully check whether there are cats before starting the car engine. Don’t accidentally hurt the cat~

Traffic accident

If the cat is free-range, the cat parents should pay attention to training the cat to go out during the day, because most cats have traffic accidents during dark hours. When cats go out, if conditions permit, they should be equipped with devices such as microchips that can locate them. This way, they can be found in time in the event of an emergency.

Arthritis

Humans can have arthritis, and cats can have arthritis just like humans, and cats' arthritis will become more and more serious in the winter. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a warm bed for your arthritic cat owner in the cold winter, and put a hot water bottle or heating plate.

Food/Exercise

Perhaps many cat parents have also noticed that cats become less active as soon as winter comes. At this time, the cat parents need to monitor their weight and appropriately reduce their food intake to prevent them from becoming fat after a winter. Although cats are very cute, many cats like to get into people’s beds to sleep in winter, and many people are willing to sleep with their pets. But pets are pets after all, and if they have some germs, they should be allowed to sleep in the way they should.