Keeping Pets Safe During Winter- Tips from Lafayette Experts

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00:00Arctic chills are taking Lafayette by storm.

00:03We can bundle up easily as humans,

00:05but how can we keep our beloved pets

00:07from the dangers of the winter chill?

00:08Star City talked with assistant manager,

00:11Regina Jones at Pet Supplies Plus,

00:13for tips on how to keep our fuzzy, furry friends warm.

00:16Mainly shelter.

00:18You know, if they don't come inside,

00:20make sure that they have like a nice place

00:22to get in out of the element.

00:24If you need to walk your animals,

00:26keeping their feet protected is extremely crucial.

00:29It is important that they get booties for their pets

00:34because some of the salt can actually burn their paws,

00:37their pads.

00:38Jones mentioned an important way

00:40to keep your loved one from freezing

00:41is keeping them protected in a covering of sorts.

00:44The wind chills will definitely affect them as well.

00:47That's why, you know, they've got to have

00:49some kind of shelter with like windbreaks.

00:51Unless necessary, Jones recommends keeping your pets in

00:55when it's below freezing.

00:56Their water will not stay liquid.

01:00Their water is gonna freeze,

01:02so they won't have access to water if they're outside.

01:06Their stores do carry the heated water bowls

01:09to keep the water from freezing.

01:12And if you see your pet shaking uncontrollably,

01:14that could be a sign for hypothermia.

01:16It's mainly, you know, just restrict being outside

01:21as much as possible.

01:23Keep an eye on your pets and stay warm.

01:25Madisyn Teal, Star City News, Lafayette.

02:26Go slow, be safe.

02:27The winter weather advisory goes into effect

02:30at 10 p.m. tonight, and we're expected to get

02:32between two to three inches of snow.

02:34Marguerite Incardoni, Star City News, Tippecanoe County.