Protect Your Pets From Summer Heat!

Overheating can be deadly for your pet! Here are some tips to keep them safe during hot weather:

Never leave your animal in a parked vehicle. Even on a relatively cool day with the windows open, a car can quickly become a furnace.
Exercise your pet in the cool of the early morning or evening - hot asphalt or pavement can burn their paws. Extra precautions should be taken with senior dogs, short-nosed dogs, over-weight dogs, and thick-coated dogs, as they can quickly succumb to heat-stress.
Provide your pet with plenty of fresh drinking water and shade while they’re outdoors.
Keep your pet clean and well-groomed to reduce the chances of summer skin problems.
If your pet gets shaved down for the summer, protect him or her from the direct rays of the sun. Animals with light-colored fur are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer. Apply sunscreen to his or her nose and ear tips.
Ask your vet to recommend a flea and tick preventative program, as this is the time of year when these parasites are most prevalent.
Avoid taking your pet to crowded summer events such as fairs or festivals. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets.