Teaser: Summertime and the living is easy, but that’s not always the case for pets! Here are some tips to help keep your pet safe and happy this summer.
The summer months are particularly hostile for our furry friends in Phoenix, AZ. Having coats designed to protect them from the thick of winter and chilly nights. The desert may get chilly in the cold months, but it’s not so good for them during the scorching heat of summer. I can only imagine how it might affect them in muggier climes.
Not everyone lives in the middle of a desert, but taking care of ourselves during the summer heat is as important as checking up on our pets. Consider making sure there are more shady areas for your pet to reside in. Add an extra water dish, especially in another shady area. Be sure to check the water daily. In Arizona, dehydration is a major ailment striking humans; so it’s going to be an equally likely problem for furry pets.
The article also goes on about how pools, while extremely temping to hot pets, can be dangerous for them; and it also goes on about car safety. So it’s worth checking out.
Link, via the HSUS.
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