Being in the animal care business, for most of you, winter is probably not your favorite season. Outside playtimes become limited or done away with all together, outdoor water sources freeze, your hands become chapped and dry from washing and cleaning. Although, some of you may live in the warmer climates, in which case may mean a much desired break from the heat for you and furry guests.

Every season brings its own threat of natural disaster. To make sure you’re prepared, you’ll want to read OPCU’s “Disaster Preparedness” article in this issue.

As always, we have some great business articles. Find out how you can get “Canine Cough Insurance,” learn “The Powerful Combination to Increase your Profits” and everything you need to know about the legalities of “Hiring Your First Employee.”

Also check out the “Dogs on Deployment” article, a great organization that places deployed soldiers’ pets in temporary homes while they are away serving our country. And get some great cleaning tips from sanitation expert, Chris Quinlan in “Sanitation Simplified.”

Cat boarding is gaining popularity and cats are very likely to get stressed in a boarding situation, so you won’t want to overlook Ingrid King’s “Reducing Stress for Cats in a Boarding Facility.”

Winter also means the holiday rush. Those lucky pets who don’t get dragged along to the family get-togethers are turned over to you for a relaxing vacation of their own. If you offer grooming or other add-on services, your appointment books are probably filled.

But when the day is done and all of the animals are warm and snuggled in their beds, you can relax, grab the latest issue of Pet Boarding & Daycare and get inspired to take on what challenges the next chilly day has to offer!

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