As the warmer days swiftly approach, pet owners and their pets will find themselves outdoors more often than usual. Unfortunately, hot weather can be dangerous to an animal’s health.
Your pet may be the healthiest out of the bunch, but he or she can still suffer from heat stroke, dehydration, and sunburn if overexposed to high temperatures. If a heat stroke is not treated immediately, it can be fatal.
ASPCA experts have recommended the following precautions to help prevent heat-related problems. If you think that your pet is suffering from a heat stroke, it is best to seek immediate medical attention.
Check-Up
Start the summer off by taking your pet in for an early check-up with your veterinarian. If your furry pet isn’t on year–round preventive medication, be sure to get him or her tested for heartworm.
Shade & Plenty of Water
Because pets become dehydrated easily, you should give them plenty of fresh, clean water when they are outside. Also, provide them with a shaded area that does not expose them to the sun.
A Parked Car = NO!
Never, ever leave an animal alone in a parked motor vehicle. A parked car easily becomes something like a furnace during hot temperature days. Leaving unattended pets in a vehicle is illegal in some states.
Splish Splash
Not all dogs are swimmers. Take baby steps when introducing your animal to water. It is recommended that pets should also wear floatation devices when on boats. Be sure to rinse your dog off after swimming to remove the chlorine or salt from his or her fur.
Summer Fun
Keeping your animal’s hair trimmed during the summer also helps prevent overheating. Recommendation: cut down to approximately one-inch length but never to the skin. This will still provide some protection from direct contact from the sun. For cats, prevent heat related problems by brushing their hair more frequently. Also, there are sunscreens and insect repellent products made specifically for animals.
Parties and Cookouts
Even though you and your animal were invited to the party does not mean that they can participate in all of the festivities! Human food and drinks can be poisonous to pets. Keep them away from your animal, but provide them with their own treats and water while there.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
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