With the cold weather continuing, it's important to make sure that you are taking care of your furry friends!
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Just like humans, dogs and cats can get frostbite or hypothermia, so it's important to limit their time outside when the wind chill gets dangerously low.
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Here's a great
checklist from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation on ways you can prepare ahead of cold weather events and during to keep your best friends safe!
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Pets should NEVER be left outside without shelter or food, and you could face criminal charges for doing so!
What to do if you see a pet left out in the cold
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Meteorologist Meredith Garofalo