Signs of frostbite in pets

[Catherine]

It is very easy to underestimate the effect of wind chill. It makes the air much colder than the actual temperature.  The ears would be very vulnerable to the effect of wind chill. So even if it is a good brisk walk or play time and  neither you nor the dog feel cold, the ears and tail can still be in trouble. A dog with furry ears might be okay, but some dogs and cats have ears that are almost hairless. 

This link if fir the wind chill index. The article is geared for humans, but the information is the same. It gives a lot of cold weather advice and at the end it lists the dangers of different temperatures. At -55C they tell us wisely to stay indoors. If you have a dog, put some newspapers down and hope for the best.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...-lI7ot6Wo8

Winter is a challenge for pet owners. With a little common sense our pets will be okay.