The heat is just as dangerous to our pets as the cold, that is why we have to be very careful when our dogs are outside.
I said dogs, because I hope all you wonderful cat owners keep your cats safely indoors. They have no reason to be outside.
It is a myth that cats must go out, they do not. I have had stray cat come to live with me and stay indoors. They lead very happy lives. My one old orange cat named George was with me for 20 years and never went back outside.
Well he did twice, but not by my choice.
Tip 1. When your dog is outside make sure he is in a fenced yard or on a leash. Never let your dog run on
his own. You may think he or she is well trained, they are still animals and can get distracted very
easily. That is why you here so often about dogs getting hit by cars. They run into the street, it is not
their fault, their owner did not have them on a leash.
Tip 2. Never leave your dog out all day unattended. Do not go to work and leave your dog outside. That is
cruel and inhumane. Only have them out when you are there. Otherwise keep them safely indoors.
Tip 3. Make sure your pets have lots and lots of water. They can become dehydrated very quickly in the
heat.
Tip 4. When they are outside with you make sure they have shade to sit in. They can get skin cancer just
like us, so being in the sun constantly is not good for them.
Tip 5. Cats love to sit in an open window in the summertime. With a screen in it naturally. Make sure
screen is secure. I had two cats fall out of windows, no harm to either cat but frightening to me.
Tip 6. Finally and most important please do not leave any animal in a car. Not for a second, or a minute.
Not even with the windows cracked open. You may think you are just going to run into the store
quickly and be right out. It only takes a couple of minutes for your beloved pet to die in that car.
Animals do not have to go the store with you. If you want to do something nice for your dog take them for a morning and or evening walk. Dogs love to go for walks with you and the walk is very good for your health.
I hope these simple summertime tips will keep you and your pets happy, healthy and safe.
No comments:
Post a Comment