Humans and pets are affected by power outages.There is no need to worry.There are many ways to keep your pet safe and warm during a power outage.You can get started with a few tips and tricks.
Step 1: Pets are kept warm while the power is out with lots of bedding.
There are lots of blankets and bedding around your pet's bed.If you have a small pet, like a hamster or gerbil, surround their cage with an extra blanket.Leave enough room for air in your pet's cage.During a power outage, keep an eye on your small pets.When it's cold, your pet may start to shiver.
Step 2: Pets can get cold if they are outside in the snow or rain.
They need to be dry off with a towel before they can warm up.During the cold months, keep your pets indoors as much as possible.
Step 3: Body heat is a great way to stay warm.
Bring your dog or cat with you to bed.The shared body heat will keep you and your friends warm.If your home is at least 45 F, your dogs can stay comfortable.Your dog may start to shiver or whine if the temperature starts to fall.Cats do well in warm weather, but not in cold weather.
Step 4: You just need some scissors and an old sweater.
Cut the sleeves off an old sweater.If the neck opening is too tight, you can cut the opening so it is bigger.Your dog has a sweater to keep them warm.If you have a small dog, you can make an easy no-sew sweater.If you want your dog's sleeve to be the same length as yours, you need to cut one of the sleeves off of an old sweater or hoodie.To make the holes for your dog's front legs, cut out two half circles, one on each side of the sleeve.If you want your dog's head to go through the narrow end, put the sweater over them.
Step 5: Warm, sunny spots can be created by opened curtains and covers.
Your pets can stay warm on the sunny patches during the day.
Step 6: During a power outage, an extra blanket helps warm your bird.
It's a good idea to surround the cage with a towel or blanket.Place warm water bottles under your bird's cage to provide a little extra heat.If you don't have any spare bottles, you can tie off rubber gloves with warm water.Birds can survive in temperatures between 50 to 59 F (10 to 15C), but they won't do well below that.It is a good chance that your bird is cold if it fluffs up its feathers.If drafts blow in, move your bird's cage away from windows.If you have a bird, keep your bird cage away from candles, fireplaces, and other places that can emit fumes and smoke.When the power comes back on, it's a good idea to keep your bird away from any space heaters.
Step 7: Place portable hot packs beneath your pet.
Pick up hot packs from your local pharmacy.Place these under the habitat to keep your pet warm.It is important that your pet does not chew or eat the hot packs.The environment that most reptiles need is between 75 to 85 F.
Step 8: It's possible to insulate your fish tank with blankets, sleeping bags, and newspaper.
Fish can survive temperature drops below 60 F.It is a good idea to insulate your fish tank as much as you can.Warm, dechlorinated water should be poured into the fish tank if the aquarium temperature drops to around 55 F.If you change the water temperature by 10%, you won't disturb your fish.
Step 9: It is a great way to keep your animals warm.
If you keep these on hand, you can set them up in the barn or living space.Home improvement stores and big-name retail stores are good places to buy propane heaters.During a power outage, these heaters are useful because they don't need electricity to run.Some ranchers feed their animals more.
Step 10: If you have to leave, bring your pets with you.
Pet boarding establishments and pet-friendly hotels are great places to keep your pets during an outage.If you can't leave your house, ask a trusted friend or loved one to watch your pet for a few days.