Warm Weather Wisdom

While warmer weather is a time for outdoor fun, it also requires some common sense for pet health and safety. Here are some general safety tips to help enjoy the season.

•Never leave your pet unattended in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle. This can cause heatstroke and possibly deathz

•Avoid strenuous activities with your dog during extremely hot periods of the day. Swimming is a good form of exercise in hot weather.

•Lawn and garden products may be hazardous. Make sure that plants and fertilizers within our pet's reach are not toxic. Keep your pet off the lawn for at least 24 hours after an application.

•Do not spend too much time on hot sand or asphalt. Dogs and cats can burn their feet just as easily as we can.

•Always have shade and cold water available.

•Pets can get sunburned too. Limit exposure to direct sun and apply sun block to areas such as ears and nose.