Protect Your Pets From Winter Hazards The weather outside can
still be frightful. Here are tips to keep your pets safe in the
cold. If it's cold enough outside, dogs and cats can get
frostbite. Most susceptible are the tips their ears and tails.
Dogs with long ears, like Basset Hounds and Weimaraners, are
especially at risk. While most dogs wear their own winter coats,
when the temperatures dips below around freezing, small dogs
need a little help to keep warm. The smaller the dog, the more
difficulty maintaining body temperature, which is why a coat or
sweater is a good idea for pups under around 20 pounds. Sight
hounds have a problem which many people may resent - they have
too little body fat to protect against the cold. That's why
breeds including Greyhounds, Salukis and Whippets also need
winter-wear to keep them comfortable. And these days, there are
so many choices, from "hoodies" with football team logos to faux
fur designer coats. Although there is something odd about a dog
looking like she's wearing