Wet Noses & Summer Lounging
Though it is technically still spring, the temperature has quickly heated up here in good ole' Kentucky. Many say that we go straight from winter to rain to hot summer days...and for the most part that seems to be true. Many of us look forward to the days when we can be outside, having cookouts, traveling...but lets not forget our furry friends! Summer time can also be enjoyable for our fur kids. Below are two links to great articles about all of the fun things you can do this summer with your doggie(s)!
Fun things to do with your dog this summer!
Keeping your pet safe during the summer heat is one of the most important things to remember when you are ready to get out and enjoy the sunshine! I love spending the summer out in the yard with my pups..they enjoy it too. Watching them run around our fenced in yard makes every single cent of my mortgage payment totally worth it. However, dogs can quickly heat up..kitties too.
Tips for Pets
Here are some super useful tips to remember...
What about neighbor and other pets in the community?
I always find that it is a good idea to keep an extra water bowl out at the front of my house. This can be used by any animal walking by from dog, to cat, to squirrel. I try to refresh the water daily! Simple but effective way to help animals out in the wild that may not have access to fresh water..especially once things start to dry up!
Other fun things for pets!
While my smaller dogs act as though they don't enjoy a dip in the kiddie pool on a hot summer day, my bigger boy loves it. Kiddie pools are cheap and can supply your dog with fresh water to drink and to roll around in!
And of course they always have access to shade and the air conditioning inside when it becomes too much. In fact, I only let my dogs stay out 15-20 minutes at a time depending on the temperature. Often I will also limit ball playing until later in the evening when things start to cool down.
Lets have a ride along!
I have met few dogs that don't enjoy a good car ride! In fact, I have to be very careful when saying things like, car, bye bye...they get so excited. But please never, ever leave your pet in the car! Even with the windows cracked it gets hot...fast and could be fatal to your pet.
Nothing should be worth risking the safety of your pet! Below is a great list of alternative options to leaving your pet in the car...
Searching for Fido
Unfortunately this time of year many dogs break their leashes, get away from their owners, lots of different things. Male dogs that are not neutered can even smell a female in heat for up to 3 miles! I can't tell you the number of times I have heard "He goes all over but he always comes back". Maybe he does..but that doesn't guarantee that he will not get hit by a car, attacked by some other animal, lost, stolen, or worse. It is essential to get your animals spayed/neutered to prevent their wandering. It is also important to beware of your pets whereabouts at all times.
Being aware of your animals at all times can help reduce the risk of your pet becoming lost or stolen. Collars with identification and contact information can also be helpful but keep in mind that those can be removed. Getting your pet microchipped can also prove to be very beneficial. The chip will contain all of your information so that you can be contacted if the animal is found.
Other Summer Dangers
I can't stress these things enough! Just a small bit of any of these can be fatal to your pet. Heartworm, spread by mosquitoes, is a serious problem in our area and can be prevented by one pill a month. Read more about heartworm here: Heart worm in Dogs.
All in all, we wish each of you and all of your furry friends a healthy, safe, and super fun summer!!
Love, Paws, & Wet Noses,
Woof Pack Educational League
Stay tuned for more summer related blogs about the Fourth of July, healthy/homemade summer treats, and all natural ways to help prevent fleas!
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