Heat Stroke
It's summer again. The beautiful days are here. The sun shines high in the sky and the days are long. This is a great time of the year to enjoy the outdoors with your pets. Pet owners need to take special care of their pets during the summer months.
Animals don't have sweat glands. Instead, they pant to cool themselves down. If your dog or cat becomes too hot they can become victims of heat stroke, and this can be fatal. Whether you are traveling or staying home for the summer, we made a list of things that you could do to make your pet more comfortable.
Water, Water: Always keep out cool fresh water for your
pet. It will help your pet to stay cool in the hot months.
Shade: If your pet stays outside, provide adequate shade for them. Remember the sun moves!
Summer haircuts: Some of the longer & thicker coated animals may have more problems in the summer than the shorter haired animals. You can help your pets by shaving them.
Car rides: Please don't leave your pets in a parked
car even for a short time. It only takes a few minutes for a car
to heat up (even if the window is cracked) and your pet can have
heat stroke. You may
want to cool the car before putting your pet into it.
Exercise: Pets should be exercised in the morning or evening to avoid making them too hot.