As the winter chill grips the city, St. Peters Animal Control advises residents to be vigilant about animal safety, cautioning against leaving pets outdoors during the severe cold. With temperatures hitting potentially life-threatening lows, pet owners are urged to ensure their beloved animals are properly cared for. Officials emphasize the importance of checking pets' paws and skin post outdoor excursions, highlighting that salt used for deicing can cause harm to paw pads if not cleaned off promptly, which would include excessive dryness, cracking, or even burns with prolonged or repeated exposure.
In those cases where animals must remain outside, it is critical, they have access to suitable shelter, far away from the harsh conditions including insulated bedding, such as straw; dogs kept outside should be prioritized, their bedding needs to be dry, and in the event any resident needs assistance with shelter or bedding, they're encouraged to reach out to Animal Control at 636-278-2255 or via email at [email protected]. Additionally, pet owners should frequently check water bowls to prevent freezing and consider investing in electric heating bowls, available at local pet stores, to keep their animal’s water from turning to ice.
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