Reply #5: Well, plenty of livestock died on the eastern plains of CO & KS

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during recent blizzards--but that is not because of the cold as the fact that they could not get to any kind of grazing or water. Most livestock can survive the cold relatively well if they can get away from wind and have access to feed and water. But, I would certainly stable any horses or smaller stock if possible.

As to dogs, definitely bring them in. The little poofy types will hate going out and probably need to be coaxed, but all manner of little coats and booties are available for them and I've even seen fake grass pads for the balcony or deck, for that purpose. "Regular" dogs (or as I prefer to think of them as "real dogs") can do quite nicely, though at some point salt on sidewalks or extreme temps (below zero) may freeze their pads. I do what the Iditarod folks do then--spray PAM or some other vegetable spray on them or even buy special protective boots. Short haired breeds, like greyhounds will definitely need some kind of coat.

My babes have always been snowhounds and live for the cold, so not really a problem to get them to go out.