Pet Tips for hot weather

Posted 5/26/22

Left in Car – Studies show that on a 75 degree day, temps inside a car (with windows cracked) can raise to 100 degrees in 10 minutes. Temps in dark colored cars can rise even more, reaching …

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Pet Tips for hot weather

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Left in Car – Studies show that on a 75 degree day, temps inside a car (with windows cracked) can raise to 100 degrees in 10 minutes. Temps in dark colored cars can rise even more, reaching temps of 200 degrees!

Overheating – If you think your pet has overheated, place cool (not ice cold, as this can do more harm!), wet                                      washcloths on his head and neck, and cool compresses on his belly and under his back legs.

Avoid burnt paws on the pavement

Keep up on flea prevention due to high number of parasites in the summer months

Keep plenty of fresh water accessible in deep bowls. Walk early in the morning or late.

Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to not over exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot. Caution on the hot water that comes out of the hose when turned on.