WINNIPEG – It’s an issue that gets a lot of attention in the summertime- pets being left in vehicles. But veterinary doctors say there are just as many dangers leaving your dog in a vehicle in the frigid Winnipeg winter.
Corinne Coutts was shopping at Polo Park on Saturday when two barking dogs in distress caught her attention.
“We really wanted to give the owners the benefit of the doubt, maybe they just ran inside,” said Coutts. “But when we exited the mall an hour later they were still there, except this time one was barking and one was lying on the ground.”
Coutts left messages with the Humane Society but wanted to ensure she didn’t see something like this happen again.
“I have a dog, I would never leave her sitting outside in a vehicle whether its hot or cold,” said Coutts.
At Pembina Animal hospital they said they see many cases of frost bite and hypothermia in the winter, and that putting a pet in that situation can have even more implications beyond those related to the cold temperatures.
“They can get hypothermia, which is a cold temperature, they can get anxiety issues, they can have heart issues,” said Dr. Karen Choptain. Choptain also recommends ensuring that pets have the proper attire in the winter like boots and sweaters if they are spending time outside.
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