THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP
www.BregmanVetGroup.com
Summer is prime time
for those family vacations, backyard BBQs, and being outdoors. All of which can
be enjoyed with your pets, so long as you take the right precautions.
for those family vacations, backyard BBQs, and being outdoors. All of which can
be enjoyed with your pets, so long as you take the right precautions.
Here are some summer tips on how to make sure your pets are ready for what this season has in store:
Hot
Weather:
Weather:
- Never
leave a pet in a car on a hot day – cracking a window isn’t going to cut
it. We all know how much hotter the inside of a car can get when sitting for
just 10 minutes. Pets can only withstand a higher body temperature for a very
short time before suffering irreparable brain damage or even death. - Be
safe outdoors–
pets can easily get overheated. Make sure your pet stays cool outside by always
providing shade and cool water. - Adjust
your pet’s exercise routine – exercise in early morning
or evening hours for cooler temperatures. Keep in mind asphalt gets very hot
and can burn your pet’s paws. - Watch
for heat stroke
– Call your vet immediately. Signs of heatstroke include bright red tongue and
gums, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive panting, and a body temperature of
105-110 degrees. If this happens, get your pet out of the heat, lay him on cool
shaded grass and pour cool water over him. You can also give small amounts of
water or ice cubes
Water
Safety:
Safety:
- Don’t
leave pets unsupervised around pools – not all dogs are good swimmers. Even
if they know how to swim, they may not know how to get out - Practice safety
on boats
– make sure your pet wears a flotation device and is rinsed off after swimming
in the ocean
Backyard
Safety:
Safety:
- Don’t
allow your pet to partake in parties – human foods and
drinks aren’t always fit for pets to consume. Certain foods and
drinks can be detrimental to a pets health
Traveling
with your pet:
with your pet:
- Pack
smart –
make sure all necessary supplies and food are packed for your trip. Check out
hotels ahead of time to be certain they allow pets - Make
sure your pet is health
– set up an appointment with your vet before you begin your journey - Don’t
schedule air flights during peak hours – peak periods usually mean delays and
stopovers with your pet in a crate for a longer period of time. Try early
morning or evening flights to avoid this, bonus is it won’t be as hot either.
