Plan For Your Pet's Safety
Summer is here with a vengeance.
At least, in Southwest Florida.
It may not be in the middle 90’s where you live, but the summer time will surely mean warmer temperatures for you and your pets.
Use extra caution and do not forget to take care of your animals.
One of our favorite animal advocates is Dr. Nancy Kay, DVM.
Her are some of her summer tips:
-Never leave your dog inside the car on warm or hot days. A panting dog in an enclosed space quickly creates a muggy greenhouse environment that can quickly cause heatstroke. Even with the windows down, temperatures inside a car can rise to 120 degrees or more. If you happen upon a dog confined in a car on a hot day, find the owner of the vehicle or contact a police officer- whichever will most rapidly liberate the dog from danger.
-Exercise your dog early in the morning or during evening hours to avoid the heat of the day.
-Allow for plenty of rest and water breaks during play activity and exercise. Your dog may not know his limits and will continue to enthusiastically chase the Frisbee even when his internal thermometer is getting ready to blow a fuse.
-Keep your dog indoors, ideally in air conditioning, on very hot days.
-If your dog is left outside, be sure he has plenty of shade and provide him with access to a sprinkler, wading pool, or sand pit soaked with water.
-If flying with your dog during the summer months schedule your flight for nighttime or early morning. Check with the airlines to find out whether or not the cargo hold is temperature controlled.
You can catch her advice here.
http://www.pettrustlawblog.com/admin/trackback/207518
