Summer Pet Safety Tips
Summer Pet Safety Tips
Beat the heat and keep your pets safe this summer!
- Sun ProtectionÂ
Don’t forget the sunscreen and have your dog wear clothing. Dogs that are white, hairless and with light colored fur are most likely to suffer from sunburn. - Shady
prevent overheating with breaks out of the sun into a shady retreat every 30 minutes or so - Hot Car
Even with the windows cracked, the inside of a car can heat up to 120 degrees! Ouches! - Cooler Hours
Exercise your dog in the morning or evening. The intense heat of midday can overwhelm your dog. - Signs Of Heatstroke
Keep your eyes peeled for excessive panting, weakness, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, dark red gums, incoordination, rapid heart beat and seizures - Stay HydratedÂ
Refill your dog’s water bowl more often than usual on hot days. Add ice cubes to cool down your pup and prevent vomiting. - Hot Pup Paws
Dog booties to the rescue! Be a friend to those paw pads with dog shoes to prevent burns and blisters. Avoid hot surfaces such as pavement, concrete, wood, stone, metal and sand
TIME TO BE COOL!
