Winter in Texas is finally here, so I’ve been told. Of course that doesn’t mean it won’t be 70
degrees tomorrow. I wanted to be sure to
spread the word on how to keep my fellow fur friends warm this winter if they are
exposed to the frigid weather conditions.
We all know I was blessed with this beautiful mocha and chocolate
colored fur coat, but that is not enough when the temperature dips down below
freezing.
I know most people keep their own pets inside and safe with
them bundled up next to the fire, sipping tuna flavored hot chocolate, but if
you know of other pets outside that you can help, please follow these steps to
help them make it through the winter.
1.
Outside
pets burn more energy in the winter trying to keep warm so you may need to increase
the amount they are fed.
2.
Use a plastic water bowl so their tongues don’t
get stuck to the bowl. I know you saw
the movie The Christmas Story with the kid and the pole, right? Well this could happen to pets too. I know you can’t get the image out of your
head now.
3.
Check their water bowls frequently to make sure
they have fresh and unfrozen water. Us
pets don’t need our drinks on the rocks, lol.
4.
Create a warm space for the outdoor animals
sheltered from the wind. You can always
add cedar shavings or straw to help keep them warm and you want their bed to be
elevated from the ground to keep out wetness should it rain.
5.
A very important tip during the cold weather
pertains to Antifreeze. That stuff sure
taste good to us animals, but it could be life threatening. Why is all the good stuff poisonous to
us? First I’m told no chocolate and now
Antifreeze is off limits too! So be sure
to keep Antifreeze cleaned up in the driveways because I know Bubba down the
street, well he’s not real bright, and he may take a lick or two not realizing
the consequences.
6.
The last tip I want to give is really
important. So I had an Uncle Joe who had
curled up to take a nap under the hood of a neighbor’s car as it was so warm
and cozy. The warmest place Uncle Joe
could find he said. He was in a really
good slumber taking a catnap when luckily that neighbor knocked on his hood
before he got in his car and started it up.
Uncle Joe woke up in a flash and left his warm bed just in the nick of
time. That story could have ended very
badly and Uncle Joe wouldn’t have been around to tell me that story, so please
always knock on your hood to make sure your car is kitty free. While you’re at
it you could tell a knock knock joke for giggles. I mean who doesn’t like a good knock knock
joke?
Knock Knock!
Who’s there?
Claws.
Claws who?
Santa Claws!!!!!
So I gave you advice on how to help my fellow fur friends
out this winter and I told you a joke, so I hope you don’t mind, but I would
like to write out my Christmas list meow, so I will catch up to you guys later.
Want to make sure Santa Claws brings me some catnip this year. I hope you all have a very Meowey Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
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