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Protect Your Pet
From Hot Weather
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To protect your pet from summertime hazards, please follow
these tips:
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Never leave your pet in a parked car. Even cracked
windows won’t protect your pet from overheating or suffering from heat stroke
during hot summer days. (Spread the word about pets and hot car hazards!)
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Exercise your dog in the early morning or evening
hours, instead of during the middle of the day when it’s the hottest.
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If your dog or cat are out during the day, remember that
asphalt and concrete can get very hot and burn the pads of your pet’s feet.
Your pet must always have shelter available to protect it from extreme
temperatures and inclement weather.
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Keep in mind, too, that pets who are older or
overweight are more likely to overheat during hot weather.
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Since many people treat their lawns with pesticides at
this time of year, keep your pet away from unfamiliar yards and grassy areas.
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Provide your pet with fresh, cool water every day in a
tip-proof bowl.
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Keep your pet well-groomed, but resist the temptation to
shave off all of his hair in an effort to keep him cool. A pet’s coat will
protect him from getting unburned. The coat also acts as cooling insulation
for most animals.
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Keep your pet away from spots or puddles of auto coolant
(antifreeze) in the garage, driveway, or parking lots. The sweet taste of this
poisonous liquid is tempting to animals, but could lead to a fatal result.
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Don’t let your dog ride in the back of an open vehicle,
like a pick-up truck. Unless your dog is riding in the cab with you, your dog
could bounced or jump out of the moving vehicle. If your pet must travel in
the back of an open vehicle, make sure he’s safely tethered to the center of
the bed where he’s unable to reach the sides and is able to stand or sit on a
slip-proof and cool surface.
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