# Winter Pet Safety UK — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/winter-pet-safety-uk): Winter Pet Safety UK — Quick answer. UK winters bring antifreeze poisonings, grit-burned paws, and cold stress in hutched pets. Check rabbit and guinea pig water twice daily (it freezes), knock on car bonnets before starting engines, and store antifreeze locked away from all pets — especially cats.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/winter-pet-safety-uk): Winter Pet Safety UK — Seasonal hazards by pet. | Pet | Top winter risks | |-----|------------------| | Dogs | Grit/salt paws, antifreeze on ground, ice injuries | | Cats | Antifreeze, bonnet shelter, cold outdoor access | | Rabbits | Frozen water, damp bedding, inadequate shelter | | Guinea pigs | Cold — should not live outdoors in UK winter | | Birds | Drafts, sudden temperature drops | | Reptiles | Lamp failure, power cuts, cold rooms | | Horses | Mud fever, insufficient forage, inadequate rug/shelter | | Chickens | Frozen water, frostbite on combs, damp coop |

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/winter-pet-safety-uk): Winter Pet Safety UK — Antifreeze — deadly to cats and dogs. According to the RSPCA and Blue Cross, ethylene glycol in antifreeze tastes sweet to pets. Even small amounts can cause fatal kidney damage. Clean spills immediately and store containers securely — see Antifreeze poisoning.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/winter-pet-safety-uk): Winter Pet Safety UK — Cats and car bonnets. The RSPCA advises knocking on your car bonnet and checking wheel arches before starting the engine in winter — cats often shelter there for warmth.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/winter-pet-safety-uk): Winter Pet Safety UK — Species guides. - Dog winter walks UK - Cat winter safety UK - Rabbit winter care UK - Guinea pig winter care UK - Horse winter care UK - Bird winter care UK - Reptile heating in winter UK - Chicken winter care UK

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/health/winter-pet-safety-uk