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Wichita, Kansas – As winter cold continues across Kansas into February, animal welfare experts are urging pet owners to take extra precautions as lingering extreme cold poses serious risks for pets statewide. In the Central Plains, strong winds combined with freezing temperatures can rapidly lead to dangerous conditions for animals, even during brief outdoor exposure.
According to the American Red Cross, pets should be kept indoors as much as possible during extended cold stretches. Animals left outside can suffer from hypothermia, frostbite, or disorientation in a short amount of time. Cold weather can also turn parked vehicles into dangerous environments that trap frigid air, making it unsafe to leave pets unattended even briefly…