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Power outages are dark, cold times for humans and pets alike. However, there’s no need to worry. There are lots of easy ways to keep your furry, scaly, or feathery friend safe and warm during a winter power outage. We’ve outlined a few tips and tricks to help you get started.
Steps
Warnings
- Try not to leave your pet home alone at any point during a power outage. If you have to leave your home for a short period of time, leave your pets in a warm, indoor area where they can move around.[21]⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Don’t feed your fish while the power’s out. The leftover food will dirty the water and fill the environment with extra nitrogen. Many fish can go for days and weeks without eating, so you don’t have to worry.[22]⧼thumbs_response⧽
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- ↑ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/five-ways-protect-pets-winter
- ↑ https://www.courant.com/ctnow/hc-pets-storm-1105-20111105-story.html
- ↑ https://www.sunsetvetclinic.com/ask-the-vet-how-cold-is-too-cold-for-my-outside-cat/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=44&v=7SZCeUDPwZ0&feature=youtu.be
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- ↑ https://www.courant.com/ctnow/hc-pets-storm-1105-20111105-story.html
- ↑ https://avianexoticsvet.com/tips-for-keeping-your-exotic-pet-safe-during-a-power-outage/
- ↑ https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/all-pet-health/reptile-health-care/tips-keeping-your-exotic-pet-safe-during-cold-weather
- ↑ https://www.lollypop.org/about-us-overview/press-room/press-release-keeping-pets-safe-power-outage/
- ↑ https://www.lollypop.org/about-us-overview/press-room/press-release-keeping-pets-safe-power-outage/
- ↑ https://lafeber.com/vet/basic-husbandry-hospitalizing-non-traditional-pets/#Reptiles
- ↑ https://cvm.ncsu.edu/dealing-with-aquariums-and-ponds-during-power-outages/
- ↑ https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/PowerOutageLivestock.pdf
- ↑ https://www.kfyrtv.com/2021/02/14/olive-county-ranchers-work-to-keep-livestock-warm-during-extreme-weather/
- ↑ https://www.lollypop.org/about-us-overview/press-room/press-release-keeping-pets-safe-power-outage/
- ↑ https://avianexoticsvet.com/tips-for-keeping-your-exotic-pet-safe-during-a-power-outage/
- ↑ https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/PowerOutageLivestock.pdf
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- ↑ https://cvm.ncsu.edu/dealing-with-aquariums-and-ponds-during-power-outages/