Keeping your Pet Healthy in the Winter

At Best Care Animal Hospital, serving Houston and Tomball, TX, we help pet owners keep their pets healthy year-round. The winter season poses many threats to your pet’s health and safety, but there are some measures you can take to ensure pet wellness in the winter.

Keep Your Pet Warm

As the temperature decreases, your pet might have a hard time adapting. As a general rule of thumb, make sure your pet doesn't spend long periods outside in the cold. If you need to be outside for a while, ensure your pet is dressed in cold-weather gear. Your pet’s sleeping area needs to be dry, and it should also have additional blankets for more insulation. No matter the time of year, it is always dangerous to leave your pet in the car.

Winter Nutrition 

With the amount of time your pet will be spending indoors during the colder months, your pet will likely be eating more. Make sure your pet’s food has the necessary nutrients without the extra calories. Limit the number of treats you are giving your pet to balance the extra food they are consuming.

Skin and Fur Care

It's recommended to wash your pet less often during the winter to prevent dry and flaky skin. We can recommend special shampoos to keep your pet’s skin healthy. Brushing is even more critical this time of the year to prevent tangles and matting. Trim the fur around your pet's toes as well.

Preventative Care With a Veterinarian 

Scheduling an appointment with our animal doctors is important because spending extra time inside makes your pet more susceptible to diseases. Pet wellness with a veterinarian can include an exam, updating vaccinations, and screening for arthritis, which is often a problem for older dogs and cats.

Make An Appointment With Best Care Animal Hospital

Best Care Animal Hospital has years of experience providing residents of Houston and Tomball, TX, with winter pet wellness care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at (281) 251-0893.