WDIO Created: February 06, 2021 08:15 PM
Minnesota veterinarians are expecting an uptick in frostbite cases among dogs and cats as extreme cold sets in across the state.
The Animal Humane Society in Woodbury recently took in a stray cat named Zeke who suffered frostbite on both ears and all four paws. His paw pads were completely eroded down. They were red, raw and bleeding, said Dr. Angelica Dimock, the managing shelter veterinarian. Extremely painful, if you can imagine.
Dr. Dimock said she is concerned about frigid temperatures in the Twin Cities over the next 10 days, with wind chills expected to dip down to minus 30 degrees at some points.
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1-year-old Zeke was brought into the Animal Humane Society with severe frostbite around Christmas. More than six weeks later, doctors say he is still recovering. Author: Gordon Severson Updated: 6:11 PM CST February 7, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS One-year-old Zeke learned the hard way how dangerous Minnesota winters can be. He had frostbite on all four paw pads and his ear tips,” veterinarian Dr. Angelica Dimock says.
Zeke was brought into the Animal Humane Society in Woodbury around Christmas and is finally recovering from his injuries.
Dimock says cats like Zeke are brought into the shelter all the time with frostbite injuries.
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Tips To Keep Your MN Pets Safe From Cold Temps This Weekend
It s going to be a cold weekend ahead in Minnesota. If you ve got a fur baby at home, make sure you re keeping them safe from the frigid temperatures. While they do have a natural coat, even that isn t enough sometimes. Here are some things you should be aware of this weekend to keep your pets safe according to Animal Humane Society.
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Keep your animals inside this weekend. According to the website Animal Humane Society, it s a myth that animals are immune to the cold weather because of their fur. If it s too cold for you, it s probably too cold for them.