Pet Summer Health HazardsA look at some of the most common claims

of the season

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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

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

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

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

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

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