Cooler weather during fall and winter months can cause special risks to your pets. As a pet parent, it is your duty to make sure that your pet is well taken care of. Do whatever it takes to provide a "warm" living environment for your pet child.

Below are Queen City Petsitting’s tips for keeping you and your pet safe and healthy.

All indoor pets should have a warm, dry area to sleep. Be sure to provide them with bedding, and wash it frequently (weekly is recommended).

• If weather conditions become bad, bring in outdoor animals.

• Because staying warm requires extra calories, you may want to give your pet more food or change their diet. Consult with your veterinarian for additional information.

• Weekly brushes are recommended due to shedding during these months.

• Always supply enough fresh, clean water for your pet. If it is cold out, check the water for ice formation and remove if needed.

• Take your animal for a check-up before winter kicks in.

• Animals that are not in good health should NOT be exposed to winter weather for long periods of time.

• Do not leave your animal unattended near ponds and/or lakes. Animals can easily fall through the ice, and it is very difficult for them to escape on their own.

• Keep your pet away from space heaters and fireplaces.

• To keep a pet’s pads from getting chapped and raw, wipe their feet with a washcloth once they come inside.

• Be aware of two serious conditions caused by cold weather: frostbite and hypothermia.

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Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump on board the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!

To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com