Summer Hazards For Your Dog and Cat

For Information of Summer Hazards for Pet Birds go to:SUMMER HAZARDS & PRECAUTIONSby Carol Highfill

PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME IN YOUR CAR OR LEAVE ME IN THE HOT SUN!

You car is an oven your pet can sunburn, dehydrate and have heatstroke.

REMEMBER TO BRING WATER FOR ME PLEASE.

 

Don't forget to take water for your pet when traveling.  Also,long walks on hot days can dehydrate your pet and you.

 Keep water on hand.

 

KEEP ME INSIDE AFTER TREATING THE LAWN WITH HERBICIDES!

Keep pets off the sprayed areas until dry as a prudent practice not only to reduce exposure to their pets, but also to reduce the tracking of dislodgeable residues into the home. However, if your dogs happen to get on the treated area before the grass had dried, the risk of harm is negligible. What's more, after the treated area has dried, the amount of residue that will transfer is greatly reduced as well.* Information taken from TruGreen ChemLawn

 

KEEP ME CLEAN AND GROOMED

Hair mats and long hair may cause skin irritation and infection.

 

I MAY NOT KNOW HOW TO SWIM

A Pet Life Jacket or Pet Life Vest provides your pet the same protection as a life jacket provides a child, not all animals are good swimmers.

Signs of Heat Stroke

• Panting
• Staring
• Anxious expression
• Refusal to obey commands
• Warm, dry skin
• High fever
• Rapid Heartbeat
• Vomiting
• Collapse

Precautions to Take if Your Pet Lives Outdoors

• Ensure adequate shelter from sun/heat.
• Outdoor kennels should be well ventilated and in the shade.
• Avoid excessive exercise on hot days.
• Talk with your veterinarian to determine if you long-haired pet needs a summer haircut.