How to keep your furry friend safe and happy all summer long.
Hot weather is here and both you and your pets are hopefully getting outside more! And while you keep yourself hydrated and safe, your pet is looking forward to the same. Follow these summer pet care tips for your furry friend when mercury shows no mercy.
Stay Hydrated
Many pets – dogs and cats especially – suffer from heat stress in summer. Provide plenty of water – even if your pet is staying indoors. And if you’re barbecuing while the sun shines bright, make sure your pet has enough to eat and drink to run around and have some fun outdoors with you. When you plan your summer getaway, keep in mind your pet’s requirements, whether he’s staying with a sitter or hitting the road with you.
Avoid Overexertion
Though it might seem like fun when you and your kids are running around with your pooch under the hot sun, animals can overheat just as we do. Keep all pets under shade as much as possible and minimize their walking or running regime when it’s too hot outdoors. Pets can burn their paws while walking on hot sidewalks.
Watch For Heat Stroke
Excessive panting, high fever, warm skin, a rapid heartbeat and vomiting are some of the symptoms of heat stroke. Call a vet quickly and cool down your pet by applying towels dipped in cool water on the hairless part of the body until medical help arrives.
Always keep the phone number of your vet on hand/ stuffpoint
Keep Bugs At Bay
Insects and worms feed on pets – not just humans. Make sure your pet is free from ticks and fleas, and keep an eye out for any unusual symptoms, because illnesses can spread through insects. Heartworm disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, can prove fatal for your pet. If you suspect something may be wrong, have your furry friend checked by a vet instead of medicating him with over-the-counter medicines that could prove.
Make Your Garden Safe
Fertilizers and insecticides should be stored away from pets. Animals tend to sniff and taste stuff around them, and if swallowed, these could be fatal. Taking care of a pet is just like watching for the safety of a child. Read manuals carefully before bringing any gardening fertilizers into your house or using them on your lawn and garden.
Never Leave Animals In The Car
Take extra care while travelling with a pet. Make sure that when you get out of the car, you bring your pet with you. Leaving your pet unattended in the car can lead to dangerous consequences. Even when the windows are down, the temperature inside a car can shoot dangerously high in just a few minutes.
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