BRRR! The polar vortex affecting 26 states right now also impacts our four legged friends. Please be sure to bring outdoor pets inside. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept indoors. Snuggle up!
For cold weather pet safety tips, read more from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
If you take care of outdoor, community cats, there are some winter weather tips for them as well from the ASPCA.