So, what's on your mind? Swimming or eating?
The Heat is On!
Here are some tips to keep your pet safe during these hot summer days
- Have plenty of fresh water available
- Make sure there is plenty of shade for your pet when outside
- Do not leave your pets in the car during a trip to the store – windows down or up – it still gets very hot in the car
- For dogs, do shorter walks midday and longer walks early mornings and late evenings (when it’s much cooler)
- Hot sidewalks/pavements can burn the pads on a dog’s paws, so walk on grass
- Have a small paddling pool for your pets to loll in after a long hot day
- Watch out for those BBQ parties – pets should avoid raisins, grapes, onions, and chocolate
- Not all dogs are good swimmers. Make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats
- Animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively