Protect dogs & cats against cold this winter: Emergency vet issues alert to pet owners as temperatures plummet

The UK’s leading pet emergency vet, Vets Now, is bracing itself for an extra busy period, as temperatures all over the UK plummet. In some places of the UK, mostly in northern regions, temperatures are expected to drop as low as -6C.

Extreme winter weather can pose a threat to  beloved pets. Common issues emergency vets treat include cats poisoned by antifreeze, cats and dogs suffering from frostbite on paws, breathing difficulties from dogs who have short-noses and pets injuring themselves due to icy and slippery surfaces, or on snow-covered hazards such as rocks.

So, ahead of the harsh weather set to arrive soon, Vets Now have provided some top tips to pet owners. This advice will help keep your pet safe and warm as temperatures continue to fall.

Vets Now head of telehealth, Dave Leicester, said: “When the weather turns, pets and their owners need us more than ever, and we’re keen to prepare pet owners about the potential dangers of cold weather. Our veterinary teams up and down the country are working hard, making extra preparations for the continued forecasted cold snap across large parts of the UK.

“Snowfall and freezing temperatures can pose a serious threat to your pet. Whilst we are always here to give your pets the best possible care in the event of an emergency, we would like to help in any way we can to prevent these emergencies from ever happening in the first place.