How to help a dog or cat left outside in Wisconsin’s extreme cold

When temperatures plunge in Wisconsin, pets left outside face life-threatening risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.

Here’s some advice from local animal welfare experts on how to tell when an animal needs help – and what to do next.

If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them

That’s the rule of thumb, according to Wisconsin Humane Society spokesperson Angela Speed.

Even dog breeds meant to withstand the cold can get hypothermia or frostbite, which often starts on the paws, ears and tail, she said…

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