1. Pet Summer Health
Hazards
A look at some of the most common claims
of the season
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2. Heat Stroke
Dangers of heat stroke in pets
• When body temperatures rise to dangerous
levels and pets are unable to accommodate the
excessive heat, leading to organ dysfunction and
death in some cases
• Short-nosed breeds and long-haired breeds are
most at risk for overheating
How to prevent heat stroke
• Keep animals outdoor pets in the shade
• Avoid exercising pets in high temps
• Provide pets with ventilation and cool water
• Never leave your pet in the car

3. Water Safety
Safety tips
• Make sure your pet wears a life jacket
• Supervise your pets in or around water -
Even good swimmers get tired
• Train them to find the shallow end of the
pool or back to shore
What to watch for
• Drowning
• Being struck by boats
• Swallowing fish hooks
• Exposure to Leptospira

4. Hiking Injuries
What to look for
• Sprained muscles
• broken bones
• Attacks by wild animals
Safety tips
• Keep dogs leashed so they don’t chase wildlife
• Carry a first aid kit including
– Tourniquet
– Neosporin
– Benadryl for allergic reactions
– Chemical ice pack
– Tape
– Bandage material

5. Preventative tips
• Walk dogs in shaded areas
• Carry dogs to grass or dirt
• Purchase pet boots to protect pads
What to look for
• If the asphalt or sidewalk is too hot for
humans, it’s too hot for your pets
• Walking or running on hot surfaces can
cause blisters on paw pads
Burned Paw Pads

6. Ear Infections
Preventative tips
• Use vet prescribed ear cleanser for pets
after swimming
• Be sure to dry dog’s ears after cleansing
What to look for
• Commonly happen to dogs who often swim
• Too much water enters the ears
• Itching or redness occurs

7. To read our full article on pet summer safety, visit:
http://www.petsbest.com/press-releases/summer-risks-for-pets/
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