GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – As bitter cold settles across northeast Wisconsin, animal care experts say pets, farm animals, and zoo animals all need extra attention to stay safe.
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At Mulberry Lane Farm, co-owner Bonnie Keyes says cold-weather care starts with water, food and shelter.
“When the temperature is as low as it is right now, there is some special care that you have to take,” Keyes said. “Making sure they have a water source, adequate food and warm, dry bedding is crucial.”
Keyes says animals burn more calories in cold weather and need protection from windchill, even if they are used to being outdoors.
“Keeping in mind they are animals, they are used to the cold and weather swings,” Keyes said. “Keeping them out of the wind is crucial, so they have some type of barrier because they are affected by windchill just like humans are.”
For household pets, Corey Viars with the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Green Bay and Door County campuses says limiting time outside is key…