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With summer in full swing, it is easy to assume that you’ll be
spending a lot of time enjoying the sunshine with your pets! However, there are
a couple of outdoor dangers that your pets may encounter.
petMD has put together a list of the top 5 safety tips for your pets this summer to ensure you and your pets enjoy the summertime and sunshine
safely! They are as follows:
- Apply sunscreen.
Like their owners, dogs and cats can become easily burned by the sun if
they are outside for more than a few minutes, especially if they have
light skin and a short or thin coat. Applying fragrance free, non-staining,
UVA and UVB barrier sunscreen or a special sunscreen made for pets can
help prevent pets from being burned.
- Provide plenty of water and shade. Pets enjoy the warm weather as
much as humans and may become dehydrated after extended play outside.
Providing plenty of fresh water to your pets, as well as encouraging them
to play or take a break in the shade, can help prevent the consequences of
having a dehydrated dog or cat.
- Don’t leave pets in the car. Just as with children, leaving a pet in
the car for even a few minutes can cause it to have heat stroke. Even on a
70-degree day, a car in direct sunlight can heat up to 100 degrees within
minutes.
- Be wary of where pets roam. Many people use fertilizers and
pesticides on their lawns in the summertime, which can be poisonous to
cats and dogs. When clients walk their pets, they should avoid grassy
areas that have been treated or find a safe spot, like a dog park.
- Avoid antifreeze.
Antifreeze is poisonous to dogs and cats, yet many pets are attracted to
its scent and taste. When walking dogs, clients should be alert to any
spills, leaks, or containers of antifreeze that pets can accidentally
ingest.
Do you have any additional tips that you incorporate for your pets in the summer? Let us know on All Pet's Facebook page linked here!
