December is bringing snow and cold weather. Unfortunately, there are dangers in helping pets stay warm. A lot of pets are inside homes and cozy however, many animals are happy living outside. For those outdoor enthusiast our advise is to use straw to keep them warm in place of blankets that will freeze. Livestock outdoors need a three-sided, unfrozen water, and a dry place to lay will preserve their body heat. Be very careful if you opt to put a heat lamp or any heater in a barn.