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    1. Honk for safety's sake

    "When it's cold, cats love to sit under the engine or even under the hood," explains Sheldon Rubin, DVM, a Chicago veterinarian and AVMA spokesperson. Those can be deadly spots when the engine starts. Before turning on your ignition, look under your car, tap on the hood, or honk the horn to roust any sleeping kitties.