Cool Time! - Keep your pet cool with plenty of water and shade. Pets have been known to overheat themselves and get dehydrated. Consider doing heavy exercising during the cooler hours of the day. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from overheat, hose his belly, back and mouth with cool water and take him to the vet.
Bug Be Gone! - summer comes with a price: fleas, ticks and mosquitoes which are carriers of heart worm and tapeworm. Check with your veterinarian to see if your pets should be taking pet meds such as heart worm prevention medication. Parasites are repelled by the aroma of essential oils like eucalyptus and peppermint. This should be for dogs only because cats are sensitive to essential oils.
Suntan Lotion? - and who said that pets can't get sunburn? Pets are also vulnerable to sunburn, and skin cancer, especially in their less hairy areas. Also watch out for hairless pets and pets that are light colored. Apply a natural sunscreen made for pets if you know that your pet will be exposed to the sun. Your Pet Meds store can advise you further.
Watch out for the pretty grass in the neighborhood - summer is often a time when people fertilize their grass and work in the gardens. Be aware that plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal to your pet if they ingest them.
Well Manicured Pet! Owners should focus the most on grooming, to keep your pets' coats cool, clean and bug-less. Long tangled hair traps heat, and matted fur makes your pet more vulnerable to the festering of bacteria fungus-and, of course, the enemy flea and tick. Keep your pet well groomed and you'll be one step ahead of the game! Some Pet Meds stores have grooming services and/or equipment to perform the grooming.
So remember if you don't like the heat, what makes you think your dog likes it!
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