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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! Print our poster (160K) and distribute it to
others. Adobe
Acrobat Reader is required.)
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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. 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 sunburned. 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
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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