PAWS TIPS FOR A SAFE PET SUMMER
In the throes of triple digits and a long hot summer still ahead, PAWS Animal Shelter and Humane Society has just released important tips for taking precautions against the very real threat of heat stroke and heat exhaustion for our pets.
- If your pets must be outside, make sure they are in a well ventilated, shaded area with plenty of fresh water. Consider an “on demand” water source such as a hose bib "waterer", and add ice to your pets' water to keep it cooler longer.
- When walking with your pets, remember that their paw pads are sensitive and can be easily burned when walking on hot concrete or asphalt. If possible, walk on grass or dirt. Be sure to take along plenty of water for yourself and your pets.
- Exercise your dogs or play with cats early in the morning or late in the day when temperatures are cooler.
- If your pets enjoy water, consider hosing them off periodically. It’s a great treat for those who enjoy the water and will help keep their body temperatures down.
- NEVER leave your pets in the car. Even with the windows open, a car can get hot enough to be fatal in a matter of minutes.
With some planning and forethought, we can all enjoy a safe summer.
Learn more about PAWS at pawsshelter.org.
- When walking with your pets, remember that their paw pads are sensitive and can be easily burned when walking on hot concrete or asphalt. If possible, walk on grass or dirt. Be sure to take along plenty of water for yourself and your pets.
- Exercise your dogs or play with cats early in the morning or late in the day when temperatures are cooler.
- If your pets enjoy water, consider hosing them off periodically. It’s a great treat for those who enjoy the water and will help keep their body temperatures down.
- NEVER leave your pets in the car. Even with the windows open, a car can get hot enough to be fatal in a matter of minutes.
With some planning and forethought, we can all enjoy a safe summer.
Learn more about PAWS at pawsshelter.org.
Posted by DSBabble.com at Monday, June 29, 2009 8:09 AM 
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Categories: paws dog of the week
Tags: dripping springs paws animal shelter summer tips dog rescue cat rescue animal rescue
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