How cold is too cold to walk your dog? What experts say

Your furry companion is scratching at the door, itching for a walk as the snow blankets your neighborhood.

You step outside into bitter cold temperatures and shiver. Then wonder – is it safe to walk my dog in New York's bone-chilling wintry weather?

Spending time in severe cold can pose serious health risks to pets, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.