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Here is a list to follow to keep your pets safe in the summer heat:
~ Fresh, cool water should always be available, indoors and out.
~ Dogs (and some cats) welcome an occasional ice cube, but watch them while they eat it. Dogs usually like crunching the cubes, and there's a choking risk.
~ Outdoor pets need a shady spot with good air-flow in which to rest.
~ Check on outdoors pets frequently (every 15 to 30 minutes).
~ Don't chain a dog outside while you go to work. Besides it being lonely, the dog is a risk from the heat, from predators or other dogs, and from humans. Plus, prolonged chaining is a form of abuse. Find a doggie daycare or a pet sitter to monitor and care for your dog.
~ Indoor pets tend to be smaller and can be sensitive to wide swings in temperature, so keep the house temperature in a comfortable range (68F. to 78 F.)
~ Cats should have both sunny and shady places to stretch out indoors.
~ If traveling with your pet, don't leave small pets in the car, even with the windows cracked. They can easily succumb to the heat.
~ Monitor your pet for signs of injury or heat stress: excessive panting, lethargy, a matted coat or behavioral changes. If you suspect heat injury, rush your pet straight to the veterinarian.
