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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Help your pet beat the heat


With spring moving forward into summer it is beginning to get warmer outside. As the temperature begins to rise pet owners have to find ways to help their outdoor animals deal with the heat. Here are a few tips:

Fresh Water: It is imperative that you provide all of your pet’s constant access to fresh, clean water. Humans are not the only creatures who can get dehydrated.  If you have an animal outdoors like a dog, try to keep their water bowl in the shade so it stays cool longer, and don’t forget to periodically check to see if it needs refilled.

Cool Shelter: If you cannot bring your pet inside your home, make sure that it has plenty of shelter in the shade, such as underneath trees.

Freeze a towel: Wet a towel or blanket with water and stick it in your freezer for a few hours, then, spread it out for your pet to rest on in the heat. This concept also works well for smaller pets like outdoor rabbits. Freeze a water bottle and put it inside of their hutch for them to lean on.

Play in the water: It will be fun and good exercise for you and your pet. If you have a dog that likes to play, buy it a small plastic pool to splash in, turn on your yard sprinklers, or take your dog out for a dip in a lake.

--Merri Collins ImPRession AA

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