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SAFETY TIPS FOR PETS THAT LOVE HEATERS Winter is here, we’re starting to pull out the heaters and cleaning out those central heating and air conditioning units. For those of us with pets it also brings the inevitable concern regarding heaters; pets – like their owners – tend to love the warmth that heaters provide. Cats, dogs, and other pets love stretching out and dozing right in front of a heater, and this can be dangerous.
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GATE OFF THE DANGEROUS DISTANCE TO THE HEATER
Pets overheating are an
Installing a simple gate around the
worse) through the winter. That’s
perimeter of the heater that will
not to say pets shouldn’t enjoy the
force the pet to stay a safe distance
warmth of heaters (or that your
from the heat source itself can be
house needs to be left to freeze
remarkably effective.
over for their safety). Understanding
unfortunately common problem that can cause trips to the vet (or
why the pet is attracted to the
NEVER LEAVE THE PET ALONE IN A ROOM THAT IS HEATED
source of the heat, knowing the
Even if you’re able to prevent your
health of everyone and every animal
pet from being able to physically
in the household this winter.
warning signs to look out for, and taking common-sense precautions will all be enough to protect the
contact the heater, it’s still important that you don’t stop observing for the signs that they might be overheating or struggling.
The big question is what you can do to help keep the pet safe and comfortable.
MAKE THE BEDDING SNUGGLY ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR
Remember that pets like to feel like
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the bedding has nice, warm walls to
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snuggle up against, the pet can feel
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