Post 4th of July

Well the excitement of the 4th has passed. The loud booms that scare our pets are now back to mother nature and her thunderstorms.

Don't forget that summer's heat is upon us, so be sure that we have fresh water and shade. Be especially careful if you take your pet for a car ride. The temperature can swiftly soar to more than 150 degrees in a parked car, even if the windows are left open slighty for some ventilation. If you would be hot in a parked car then our dogs will be hot too! Remember that dogs pant to cool themselves, as they don't sweat as people do when they get hot. If the air temperature is elevated then they can't cool themselves effectively and may suffer from heat stroke. Even if you take your dog for a walk, be sure to use the early morning or late evening for the walk time. This gets you out before or after the heat of the day.

Have fun and enjoy your dog and cat but be careful because "your pet matters".