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Show e ™t e e e e e ey, e e, o e Pt 0 s e et ~ e T SRRy IS D o R I e N M S T T s T e St Nt n“‘\\‘“‘.““ e so feed your oufdoor pe‘i';more asThe Temperafur‘e dr'ops N More than twice as much as in warm weather may be nec- N essar'y. , . b e I O N “Always have fresh, clean water avcuiabie for your' peT If your pet is kept outdoors, be sure to check his water frequently since it may freeze Snow is not a subshfufe_ e Housing: Bfe”su're "i'o \pfovede: prbper shelter for yc:iur" Ap'été s P"‘.\“~ AT L NP P o N N If yours is an indoor pet, his bed or crate should be kept in a warm, well-insulated pet house or shelter., The floor walls, and ceiling should be insulated. Beddmg suchas cedar shavings will also help. Blankets hold moisture and should be dried at least weekly. If possible, provide a door' (perhaps of canvas) fo keep cuT wam'er wmds If N -pen, yc N with baies of si‘mw and stretch canvas over fhe fop of B the pen. If the wind chill or other condmons become g s e o severe bmng your: pef inside. - % . fatal. Pr'ecaui’mns are necessary wrfi’h all anfrg‘a’*eeze pmd-j ucts on the market. Read iabels and warnings carefully. Thoroughly clean up spills at once. Keep containers ciosed tightly and store them where pets mnno% ge‘s' fo them. Napping @ai“s. Cats’ sometimes climb onto vehscfle engmes for warmth. Before starting your vehicle, knock on the hood and honk the horn. Even if your own cat does not have access to y@ur vehicle, a neighbor's cat may have taken shelter there. o ER Frostbite: Remove ice and snow from your pet's paws and coat at once. Frostbitten skin may turn reddish, white, or gray, and it may be scaly or sloughing. If you suspect frostbite, mke your pet fo a warm piaca mmeds@?eiy""'~' ) .‘:.‘ i \ Other Dangers: Alcoholic bevemgag holiday treats Such as chocolates, and bones from poultry, pork and fish can be harmful or toxic to pets. Keep your pet on his reguiar diet. R R oW b R o, Many p!an*%'s mcmqu Christmas rose hoifiyo mssfiefi'ce,_ phaiodendron and deffenbachaa are toxic o pets. Keep them out af your pet's reach. If you have dnven by the ‘Nordic Valley Ski Resort late'ly you might have noticed some major groundwork going on. That’s because - Nordicis adding a new addition— a tubing hill. This already family-oriented ski resort will be even more fun a tubing hill and have done exceptionally well with them. Randy Host, a key guy at Nordic, says they “expect the tickets which will be going ‘quite a deal! Many other ski resorts throughout Utah have An attendant will rope and you can have a nice, relaxnng ride back to the start- tickets to sell like hot-cakes.” ing line. “It’s [vu‘tuously] has been added [to make the new attraction is expected to And that this special addition Nordic Valley Ski Resort useable by everyone.] In length, the hill iis the with this new feature. A'new “size of two football fields and will have huge mounds at the -bufidmg is being constructed bottom for stopping. But to house the tubes and to sell for $5.00 for two hours — the top. -simply hook your tube to the afterwards don’t think you have to climb back up the ‘massive run, there will be a tow rope to bring you back to effortless” says Host. This open no sooner than Thanksgiving and no later than Christmas, or basically ‘when it snows.” Perfect for any type of party, reunion, or just a day to have some fun, Nordic Valley Ski R;esort’sf new tubing hill is sure to be a big hit! = N T Hohday pamphemaiea can be dangerous to pets. Cover or tack down electrical cords. Keep tinsel and giass ornaments out of your pet's reach. Read warningson items like sprayed-on snow. Never allow a pet to play wfi'h plastic or foil wrappings, or six-pack beverage holders. Etta Baker DVM, owns and operates Valley Vet inHunrswwe. |