Aleutian Pet Care will be back on the island during the first week of April. In the meantime, if you need to get a hold of the vet, contact Dr. David Colwell at either dcolwell@gci.net or (907) 486-1700 (call or text).
Below are some winter safety tips for pets from Aleutian Pet Care’s Lisa Hoxworth:
- Have a heated dish outside.
- Make a feral animal house like this.
- Have dog booties with traction or waterproofing, with or without socks.
- Use a light-up or reflective collar and/or vest for when it's dark outside.
- Indoor treadmills could be an option for dogs.
Hoxworth says to keep your pets busy. She says mental stimulation is just as important as burning physical energy.
- Use slow feeding bowls for mental stimulation.
- Make a “calm ball:” fill a kong ball with peanut butter or pumpkin and freeze it.