Pet Care Tip of the Month

Pet Care Tip of the Month

 We all love spending time outdoors during the summer months with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger.
  • When the temperature is very high, don't let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Being so close to the ground, your pet's body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn. Keep walks during these times to a minimum.
  • Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. Symptoms can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees.
  • Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it's hot or humid outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them and keep them indoors when it's  extremely hot.
  • Commonly used rodenticides, lawn and garden insecticides can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested, so keep them out of reach. Keep citronella candles, tiki torch products and insect coils out of reach also. Call your veterinarian or the Aspca Animal Poison Control center at (888) 426-4435 if you suspect your animal ingested a poisonous substance. 

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