Wool socks and a thick jacket can help humans brave the frigid temperatures but pets need to be protected, too. Kären Marsden, a vet at the Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic, said frostbite is a serious concern for cats and dogs. Fighting boredomLeaving dogs inside all day with nothing to do can lead to behaviour issues, said Taras Krupa. Bilinda Taras Krupa, a dog behaviour consultant and trainer, says training exercises can help keep dogs entertained when it's too cold for long walks outside. Snow dogsTaras Krupa noted behaviour in the cold weather varies from dog to dog.

Source: CBC News February 11, 2019 03:22 UTC