Purdue News
Purdue News
February 5, 1997 Length: ~1 Min 15 Sec
Connie Ostler, Producer/Writer/Director (765) 494-2075; Fax 494-0401
Current Length: 1:15
Thrust: A Purdue veterinarian tells how to protect pets from cold weather.
1. ANCHOR ON CAMERA People find ways to cope with frigid weather every winter, but what about our animal friends? Purdue University veterinarian Walter Weirich (WHY-rick) tells us how to protect our pets from the cold weather. Connie Ostler (AUS- lur) has the story.
2. NAT SOUND UP FULL NAT SOUND OWNER PUTTING SWEATER ON DOG.
3. NAT SOUND Before venturing into the cold and snow, Renee Homann of Lafayette, Indiana, and her dog Bubba dress to guard against the elements.
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CG: Renee Homann, dog owner When it's cold outside, I have to put a sweater on Bubba or he won't go outside, he won't touch the snow.
5. NAT SOUND Purdue University Professor of Veterinary Medicine Walter Weirich has three important winter tips for pet owners. First, ensure that outdoor pets have a haven away from harsh winds and wet conditions. His other tips:
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CG: Walter Weirich, Professor, Veterinary Medicine Their calorie intake is going to increase by up to five times if they're staying outside in cold weather. Make sure that there is water that they can get to.
7. NAT SOUND Weirich warns that inside pets have less fur than outdoor pets, so they should be exposed to the wind and cold as little as possible.
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CG: Courtesy Purdue University If you use the rule of thumb that . . . putting a little coat on him when you would wear a coat would be a very good way of doing it.
9. NAT SOUND Finally, answering nature's call in the snow can be a difficult task for some small pets.
10. SOT You may need to shovel a little area in the yard . . . because if their little bottoms are under the snow, they probably aren't going to go.
11. NAT SOUND UP FULL NAT SOUND OWNER SHOVELING
12. SOT Basically, common sense I think prevails. As long as you do the kinds of things for the pet that you do for yourself, you'll probably get along fine.
13. NAT SOUND Connie Ostler reporting.
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