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Your pet is your best friend. And while the winter months might be full of fun gift giving and turkey carving for you, the cold can be problematic for your four-legged friend. Pet boarding with reputable pet daycare services, like All Creatures Inn Nicholasville, KY is always an option, as your pet will be in a nice, warm environment when temperatures drop to extreme levels, but there are also a few easy tricks you can do at home to ensure that your pet stays warm and safe:

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  • Check Your Pet's Housing: If you have an outside animal, then it is imperative that you secure their housing from the cold. A dog house's roof should be sloped and insulated. If you live in extremely cold weather, you can even put a heater in the home to ensure warmth.
  • Proper Bedding: Bedding is very important when it comes to warmth both inside and outside. A bed should be no less than 3 inches off the floor in order to avoid drafts.
  • More Food: During the cold months, animals burn more calories trying to retain warmth. Give your pet a little more food to make up for the lost calories.
  • Use Warm Bottles: Water bottles can be very effective for keeping your pet warm when it gets cold. Just warm the bottle in the microwave and put it in your pet's bed. You can even buy a snuggle disk, which is made specifically for this purpose and can stay warm for hours.

If you live in an area where the temperatures are just too cold, and you have no room in your home for all of your pets, consider placing your animals in a pet kennel, like All Creatures Inn, to ensure that your pets stay nice and warm and cared for on those extremely cold nights. To find out more about pet kennels and affordable boarding visit All Creatures Inn's website or call (859) 233-9000.

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