Keep your furry friend warm

Most cats prefer to snuggle up inside during the winter but if yours is the outdoors type make sure they always have a warm place they can go to at all times.

Cats can get frostbite, and many seek warmth by crawling into car engines, which can be dangerous or fatal.

Cats should be kept indoors year-round.

Put a litter tray inside home for cats because they usually go to the toilet outside. Make sure that your cat can get out and, more importantly, back in again.

Increase the amount you feed your pet if she is allowed to go outside. Indoor-only animals may actually need fewer calories to avoid weight gain.

Look out for hidden dangers over the festive season.