How Cold Is Too Cold

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I know there has been some question now that Winter is here about how to know when it's too cold for other than just a "potty walk".  This helped me, and so I thought I'd share.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So it seems we are to be concerned with hypothermia at certain temps, but is there ever a concern for frost bite on paws that are in snow and ice no matter the temp?  Just curious.  Is there even such a thing for dogs? 

[Stella]

Chase got frostbite on one of his toes a few years ago - I felt like a very bad guilty doodle mom! Now I use bots on him in the cold.

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

The Animal Rescue League of Boston had this article in their most recent newsletter.  Part of it answers the question, "How Cold is Too Cold?"

Winter Routine: The Dos and Don’ts

These 5 cold weather habits will help keep animals safe

http://www.arlboston.org/protect-your-pet-winter-routine-dos-donts/...

[Sally M]

You know it's cold outside when you let your puppy outside for 5 mins. and she comes back inside with saliva. small twigs and dead grass FROZEN to her beard! It was 7 degrees yesterday.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Now THAT is COLD!!!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

This is really helpful, thanks!