Summer Care Tips

  • Don't leave pets in parked cars for any period of time.
  • On a warm day even with the windows cracked, the temperature in a car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes.
  • It's very dangerous, and in some states illegal, to drive with a dog in the back of a pick-up truck.
  • Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But be aware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them.
  • Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identification tag
  • Your pets and pools can equal disaster. Prevent free access to pools and always supervise a pet in a pool.
  • Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets while they're enjoying the great outdoors so they can stay cool.
  • Pets need exercise even when it is hot, but extra care needs to be taken with older dogs, short-nosed dogs and those with thick coats.
  • Use only flea and tick treatments recommended by your veterinarian. Some over-the-counter flea and tick products can be toxic, even when used according to instructions.
  • Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips.
  • Don't take your pets to crowed summer events such as concerts or fairs.