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During a cold spell, the risk of frostbite is also present for pets. For the occasion, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Saguenay offered some advice to owners to take certain precautions to avoid injuries. • Read also: Extreme cold will persist at the start of the week “We are talking about making short, more frequent outings. For example, if we tended to walk for an hour a day, we will try to go for shorter periods, so 10 minutes, take a break and come back afterwards,” shared the director. General of the SPCA Saguenay, Mélanie St-Gelais. According to the organization, another way to prevent frostbite is to provide protection for your animal. “We are talking about coats, boots. But if the animal does not tolerate being dresse...