Summertime Pet Tips
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Summer is here and the heat and humidity can cause problems for your pet. Don’t you ever wonder how they survive these sultry summers with a full coat of hair? The following are a few guidelines that should keep your pets cool, comfortable and healthy.
Cool It!—Keep your pet cool with plenty of water and shade. Pets have been known to overheat themselves and get dehydrated. Dogs especially go out of their way to please their owners even if it means running themselves into a heatstroke. Consider doing heavy exercising during the cooler hours of the day and pay attention for any excessive panting, limping or whining. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from overheat, hose his belly, back, neck and mouth with cool water and take him to the vet.
Bug Off!—Summer comes with its price: fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. These parasites are carriers of heartworm and tapeworm. Make sure you get your entire household involved in some sort of parasite prevention. Parasites are repelled by the aroma of essential oils like eucalyptus and peppermint. This should be for dogs only because cats are sensitive to essential oils.
Coppertone Pet—And who said that pets can’t get sunburn? Pets are also vulnerable to sunburn, and skin cancer, especially in their less hairy areas. Also watch out for hairless pets and pets that are light colored. Apply a natural sunscreen made for pets if you know that your pet will be exposed to the sun.
Beauty Shop—Summer is when owners should focus the most on grooming, to keep your pets’ coats cool, clean and bugless. Long tangled hair traps heat, and matted fur makes your pet more vulnerable to the festering of bacteria fungus—and, of course, the enemy flea and tick. Keep your pet well groomed and you’ll be one step ahead of the game!
Fountain of Youth—Be sure your cat has enough water, even if she’s an inside pet. Cats are prone to urinary tract problems if they are not drinking enough water. Want to be sure they will drink. Get your cat a fountain with constant running water. They can pretend they are out in the wilderness drinking from a rushing stream!
When I walk my Cairn Terrier I always take a bottle of water with us so she can drink once in a while instead of waiting till we get back home .This way she’ll not drink too much at one time.
Comment by Frances | May 17, 2007