• Dogs can get frostbite or hypothermia when temperatures drop. Don’t leave your dog outside in the cold for long periods of time. Provide a covered shelter, such as a doghouse or kennel, for the times the dog is out.

• Don’t leave your dog alone in a car on cold days.

• Be extra careful when walking or playing with your dog near frozen lakes, rivers or ponds. Your dog could slip or jump in and be seriously injured.

• Dry your dog with a towel or blow-dryer if it gets wet from rain or snow.

• Clean snow and ice from its paws after time outdoors to prevent cuts and cracked pads. A little petroleum jelly may help soften and soothe paw pads.