SUMMER SAFETY ALERT:
The Temperature is 90...
...Do you know where your pets are?
Make sure your pets are protected against Heat Stroke/Hyperthermia. If they are outdoors, they need:
- Shade and Shelter - A shady place to get out of the sun and shelter from summer rains and thumberstorms.
- Cool, Fresh Water - It is important that pets cannot spill water dishes and that ther is enough to last all day. Provide multiple bowls, if necessary.
Get more summertime pet safety tips here and help your four-legged furry family members enjoy a fun - and safe - summer!
More Hot Weather Safety Tips For Dogs
1. Car Windows. Don’t let any dog hang his head out of a moving car or truck window. Bugs, small pebbles and other debris can injure his eyes, nose and ears and he is also at risk of jumping out of the vehicle. Closing automatic car windows while a dog is hanging his head out can cause serious injury or death.
2. Open Windows and Fire Escapes. Many pet owners leave windows open during hot weather to help create better ventilation and cross-breezes. Secure window screens or safety bars in any windows left open can prevent a tragedy, as many companion animals fall out of windows and fire-escapes every year.
3. Pet-nappers. Companion animal theft is a serious problem in this country. The number of pets that are stolen from backyards and unlocked vehicles increases dramatically in warm weather. 4. Swimming Pools. Each year, many pets accidentally drown in backyard swimming pools when left unattended. Keep fenced-in pools locked securely when not being used, and keep companion animals from unenclosed and/or unoccupied pools.
