Help for homeless animals in winter: how to make a shelter, what to feed them, and how to keep them warm

      The cold season is a serious test for street cats and dogs. We discuss simple and effective ways to help that can save their lives. With the onset of frost, the lives of stray animals are threatened by hypothermia, hunger, and injuries on ice. They find it difficult to locate unfrozen water and calorie-rich food to maintain warmth. The first step in providing help is to ensure that the animal is indeed stray and not lost (check for a collar or ID tag). The most effective measures of assistance are organizing simple insulated shelters and regular feeding. A shelter can be made from a plastic box or cardboard box, insulated with foam or straw, and placed in a wind-protected area. For feeding, it is better to use high-calorie dry food that does not freeze, or warm porridge with meat without spices. Water should be poured into plastic bowls and changed several times a day. These simple actions will help animals survive the harshest winter days.

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      Yulia Kazamarova

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