Hot weather can prove dangerous for your furry friends and the American Red Cross has steps you can take to help your pets stay safe this summer.
- Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees even with the windows cracked open.
- Keep all unscreened windows or doors closed so pets don’t fall out of them.
- Trim longer hair, but never shave your dog.
- Brush cats more often than usual to help prevent problems caused by excessive heat.
- Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool. Don’t let your pets drink from the pool, ocean or lake.
- Introduce your pets to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats.
- Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from their fur.
- Avoid hot surfaces, such as asphalt, that can burn your pet’s paws.
- Don’t walk, run or hike with a dog during the hottest parts of the day or on particularly warm days.
- Make sure your garden plants are safe for pets.
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