Cold Weather Advisory for Pets

Brr, it's cold out there! SPCA Monterey County advises pet owners that cold and freezing temperatures can be dangerous or deadly for pets, and our pets are not acclimated to these conditions. The SPCA recommends bringing all pets into the home or a warm, heated garage during this cold snap.

Prolonged exposure to extreme cold and freezing temperatures can lead to life threatening hypothermia (severe lowering of the normal body temperature), especially for smaller dogs, cats, dogs with short hair, and all animals who are acclimated to our typically warmer climate.

Here are tips for keeping your pets safe and comfortable in the cold:

Make sure your pet has a warm and draft-free place to stay. Indoors is best, but if your pet must be kept outside, provide a well-insulated shelter with plenty of dry bedding to keep them warm.

Provide fresh, clean water to prevent dehydration. Ensure that outdoor water sources for pets and livestock are checked frequently as they can freeze over and prevent access to water.

Do not leave your pet alone in a car during cold weather, as the vehicle can get extremely cold inside.

Keep an eye on your pet’s behavior. Watch for signs of anxiety or discomfort, such as shivering, whining, or lethargy. If they exhibit these symptoms, please bring them inside to warm up.

Pets found suffering from the effects of severe cold weather should be taken immediately to a veterinarian. During transport, the animal should be wrapped in warm, dry towels and blankets.

Thank you for keeping pets safe! Learn more at www.spcamc.org.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. The SPCA is not a chapter of any other agency and does not have a parent organization. They shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. They are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress. Online at www.SPCAmc.org.

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