AS the Dubbo region shivers through a record-breaking cold snap, pet owners have been reminded not to forget their four-legged friends during the big chill.
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PetSafe Australia has warned that dogs feel the cold as much as humans.
“We are urging pet owners for the safety of their pets to please consider bringing them inside at night while these temperatures are so cold to help them avoid hypothermia,” senior marketing specialist Zarqa Ali said.
Hypothermia can be deadly for dogs with the most vunerable being the young, elderly, sick, short haired, short legged or toy breeds.
Signs of a dog in distress due to the cold can include whining or barking; anxiety or acting fearful; weakness; shallow, slow breathing; shivering; standing still or not moving; hiding or trying to get under or behind things.
More information at www.petsafe.com/AU.
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