As severe winter weather affects Americans across the country, experts are warning about the health and safety dangers to look out for, from falls to frostbite.

"If it's cold for you, it's cold for them," said Dr. Sarah Alward, a veterinarian at Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip.

What to Know As extreme winter weather and low temperatures threaten much of the country in the upcoming days, it is important to make sure family, friends and neighbors are safe. This concern should also extend to our four-legged,