Summer Safety Tips for Your Pets
As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, it’s essential to take extra precautions to keep your pets safe and healthy during the summer months. From heatstroke to dehydration, summer poses various risks to our furry friends. That’s why it’s crucial to be aware of potential dangers and take steps to protect your pets.
Here are some summer safety tips to keep in mind:
- Hydration is key: Make sure your pets have access to plenty of fresh water at all times, especially on hot days.
- Avoid midday walks: Walk your pets early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid hot surfaces that can burn their paws and when temperatures are cooler to prevent overheating.
- Provide shade: Create shaded areas in your yard where your pets can escape the sun’s heat.
- Check for heatstroke on hot days. Heatstroke occurs when a dog’s body temperature rises to dangerous levels and the pet is unable to cool down by themselves.
- Visit the vet for a checkup and make sure your pet is tested for heartworm. Talk to your vet about recommended heartworm prevention measures.
- Keep your yard free of standing water that can become mosquito breeding sites.
- Give your pet frozen treats or cool water sources to help them cool down.
- Water play can be fun for pets. However, if your pet’s swimming skills aren’t excellent, keep them safe by using a pet life jacket at the pool, beach, lake, boating, or kayaking.
- Never underestimate the dangers of summer heat for your pets. Days that feel comfortably warm to humans can be dangerously hot for pets, particularly those with thick fur coats. When temperatures rise, keep your pet indoors with air conditioning or fans to cool the house. Always ensure they have access to plenty of fresh drinking water to stay hydrated.
- Never leave pets in cars: Even on mild days, the temperature inside a car can quickly become dangerously hot.
At Luv Bug Pet Nanny, we understand the importance of keeping your pets safe year-round. That’s why we offer professional pet sitting services to ensure your pets receive the care and attention they need, no matter the season. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help keep your pets safe this summer.