Written By: Kelsey Ray

Keep Your Pet Safe and Sane in the Summer Heat!

Summer is the time to get out and have fun. But for pet owners, it is also the time to take extra precautions. Some people take their dogs with them when they go somewhere in the car. Did you know that the temperature inside your car can get up to 120 degrees, even if parked in the shade? This is why you should never leave your pets in the car while you are out.

 Another precaution you should take to keep your pets safe is to not put your pet in the back of a pickup truck. This can be dangerous for your pet in many ways. In an accident, pets are most likely going to be thrown from the truck or trapped in the back. Also heavy breaking and swerves can throw your pet from the pickup bed. Pets should be kept in the cab of any truck.

A precaution to take at your home is to keep poisons like fertilizers and other yard chemicals out of reach of any pets. Also, almost 700 plants can be harmful or fatal for animals, so before you plant in your garden, make sure they are animal safe.

When walking your dogs in a public place, keep them leashed. This will keep them from fighting with other dogs, eating or drinking anything harmful, and getting lost. Also remember to keep your dogs tags on their collar and keep the info on the tags updated.

Keep your pets hydrated. Just like humans need water to survive, pets need it too. You should keep a water bowl filled up in the house and outside. If you and your furry friend are planning on going on a hike or any other outdoor activity, make sure to pack water for both of you!

Don’t take your pets to crowded public areas like fairs, concerts or other events. Loud noises and too many strangers can stress out your pet, and stress is just as dangerous in animals as it is in pets.