Summer Heat and Heath Hazards for Pets
Learn about the signs of heatstroke, tips on keeping your pet safe from seasonal poisons an how to keep all of your pets cool and safe in the summer heat.
Heatstroke in Pets - Overexertion as a Cause of Heatstroke in Pets
Dogs cannot sweat to cool down like people. They can sweat a little through their paw pads, but the main way dogs cool down (rather inefficiently) is by panting. Dogs with short noses are even less efficient at cooling via panting. Given cool shade and water to drink, will dogs "know" when to stop and take a rest while at the beach or dog park? What signs should you watch for so your dog stays co…
Dogs cannot sweat to cool down like people. They can sweat a little through their paw pads, but the main way dogs cool down (rather inefficiently) is by panting. Dogs with short noses are even less efficient at cooling via panting. Given cool shade and water to drink, will dogs "know" when to stop and take a rest while at the beach or dog park? What signs should you watch for so your dog stays co…
Fireworks and Thunder - Share what works for your pet on 4th of July …
Fear of loud sounds - fireworks, thunder, gunshot - are called noise phobias. Some pets don't seem to notice, some get a bit stressed, and some pets are downright terrified by loud noises. My pets have "learned" this behavior from each other, and it may intensify with age. In the "Pets and Fireworks" article, common noise phobia signs and some behavior modification tips were offered. Do you have …
Fear of loud sounds - fireworks, thunder, gunshot - are called noise phobias. Some pets don't seem to notice, some get a bit stressed, and some pets are downright terrified by loud noises. My pets have "learned" this behavior from each other, and it may intensify with age. In the "Pets and Fireworks" article, common noise phobia signs and some behavior modification tips were offered. Do you have …
Summertime Health Hazards - Share Your Tips For Pets and Summertime H…
Summertime is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and longer days with our pets, but caution is advised; danger lurks on these bright beautiful days. The living isn't always easy if you are overheated, ate too much or suffer from parasites. Have you experienced summer weather problems with your pet? Please share your tip or warning with viewers to keep pets safe this summer.
Summertime is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and longer days with our pets, but caution is advised; danger lurks on these bright beautiful days. The living isn't always easy if you are overheated, ate too much or suffer from parasites. Have you experienced summer weather problems with your pet? Please share your tip or warning with viewers to keep pets safe this summer.
Pets left in cars - have you assisted a pet left in a car on …
It might be easy to look the other way. Stay out of other people's business. The owner must be coming right back to the dog in the car, right? Maybe not. Just how hot is it in there? Studies have shown that even on a "cool" day of 82F, the temperature can reach 109F inside a closed car in minutes. If you saw an animal left unattended in a car, would you call for assistance? Have you helped an…
It might be easy to look the other way. Stay out of other people's business. The owner must be coming right back to the dog in the car, right? Maybe not. Just how hot is it in there? Studies have shown that even on a "cool" day of 82F, the temperature can reach 109F inside a closed car in minutes. If you saw an animal left unattended in a car, would you call for assistance? Have you helped an…
The Dangers of Leaving Pets in Parked Cars on Warm Days
Every year I see pets, especially dogs, left in the car while the owner "runs a quick errand" inside a store or restaurant. The windows are cracked open, the dog will be fine, right? It's only for a few minutes. Considering that the closed up car acts like a greenhouse and the inside temperatures can soar to 120F in "just a few minutes," instead of "fine," the answer could be heatstroke or death.
Every year I see pets, especially dogs, left in the car while the owner "runs a quick errand" inside a store or restaurant. The windows are cracked open, the dog will be fine, right? It's only for a few minutes. Considering that the closed up car acts like a greenhouse and the inside temperatures can soar to 120F in "just a few minutes," instead of "fine," the answer could be heatstroke or death.
Pet Life Jackets
I have mentioned pet life jackets before on this site as they relate to overall safety in the summer and around water. This article examines pet life jackets more closely and will hopefully help pet owners decide if a life jacket is a good idea for their pet(s).
I have mentioned pet life jackets before on this site as they relate to overall safety in the summer and around water. This article examines pet life jackets more closely and will hopefully help pet owners decide if a life jacket is a good idea for their pet(s).
Make Sure That Your Have Fresh Water Available On The Go!
Warmer weather is on the way -- are you prepared? This Quick Tip offers a way to have fresh water available on the road for your traveling pet companions.
Warmer weather is on the way -- are you prepared? This Quick Tip offers a way to have fresh water available on the road for your traveling pet companions.
Open Window Alert - Protect Your Pet From Falls
As the outside temperatures rise, home and car windows are opened to let in the fresh air. Most pet owners assume that dogs and cats have a natural sense and sure-footedness to protect them from falls, but this is not always the case. Prevent a tragedy and protect your pet from accidental falls this spring and summer.
As the outside temperatures rise, home and car windows are opened to let in the fresh air. Most pet owners assume that dogs and cats have a natural sense and sure-footedness to protect them from falls, but this is not always the case. Prevent a tragedy and protect your pet from accidental falls this spring and summer.
My Dog Is Cool - formerly "Your Car is an Oven"
It doesn't have to be a hot day - even moderate days waiting in a parked car can be deadly. This site was created by the Animal Protection League to help educate people about the very real dangeers and deaths caused by leaving animals in cars. Lots of excellent information here, including a link to get flyers that you can distribute to save animals locked in cars.
It doesn't have to be a hot day - even moderate days waiting in a parked car can be deadly. This site was created by the Animal Protection League to help educate people about the very real dangeers and deaths caused by leaving animals in cars. Lots of excellent information here, including a link to get flyers that you can distribute to save animals locked in cars.
Josh's Story
A Viewer Viewpoint piece, submitted by T. Smithmeyer, warning others of potential backyard dangers.
A Viewer Viewpoint piece, submitted by T. Smithmeyer, warning others of potential backyard dangers.
Pool Alert - Prevent a Tragedy
Don't overlook this common backyard danger. Also, how to recognize hypothermia, and what to do about it.
Don't overlook this common backyard danger. Also, how to recognize hypothermia, and what to do about it.
Tips to prevent heatstroke in your pet
Hot weather creates additional hazards for your pet. Unlike humans, animals can't change their wardrobe or turn on the air conditioning like humans do to keep comfortable. Follow these common sense tips to prevent a heat-related pet emergency.
Hot weather creates additional hazards for your pet. Unlike humans, animals can't change their wardrobe or turn on the air conditioning like humans do to keep comfortable. Follow these common sense tips to prevent a heat-related pet emergency.
What are the signs of heatstroke in pets?
Dogs and cats have little choice when it comes to keeping cool in summer heat. Recognizing the signs of heatstroke will allow for prompt treatment; and time is of the essence when treating this condition.
Dogs and cats have little choice when it comes to keeping cool in summer heat. Recognizing the signs of heatstroke will allow for prompt treatment; and time is of the essence when treating this condition.
Dog Days of Summer - Does Coat Color Make A Difference?
A viewer asks: "Does the color of the coat of a dog make much difference in the dog-days of summer?" Learn the answers to this interesting hot weather question and the origins of the term, "dog days of summer".
A viewer asks: "Does the color of the coat of a dog make much difference in the dog-days of summer?" Learn the answers to this interesting hot weather question and the origins of the term, "dog days of summer".
Tips for keeping your pet cool and comfortable
While many people enjoy the cool comfort of the air conditioning at work or home, what about the pets? This article offers some quick tips to making sure your pets are as comfortable as possible during the "dog days of summer".
While many people enjoy the cool comfort of the air conditioning at work or home, what about the pets? This article offers some quick tips to making sure your pets are as comfortable as possible during the "dog days of summer".
Summer Safety and Pets
From your About.com Guide - summer safety issues for your pet.
From your About.com Guide - summer safety issues for your pet.
Beat the Heat! Summertime Quiz
Test your knowledge of hot weather hazards for pets. Find additional information and resources with each correct answer.
Test your knowledge of hot weather hazards for pets. Find additional information and resources with each correct answer.
Heat Stroke and Sunburn in Cats
From our Cats Guide, Franny Syufy. Excellent article on heat stroke, sunburn, and how to keep your cat cool.
From our Cats Guide, Franny Syufy. Excellent article on heat stroke, sunburn, and how to keep your cat cool.
Heatstroke in Dogs
Learn what happens during heatstroke and how to prevent it, from the About.com Guide to dogs, Krista Mifflin.
Learn what happens during heatstroke and how to prevent it, from the About.com Guide to dogs, Krista Mifflin.
Heat Stroke
Excellent heat stroke overview, diagnosis, treatment and prevention article, from PetPlace.com.
Excellent heat stroke overview, diagnosis, treatment and prevention article, from PetPlace.com.
Heatstroke
Informative article with photographs discussing hot weather hazards, what happens to the body during heatstroke, treatment, and how to prevent this hot weather tragedy.
Informative article with photographs discussing hot weather hazards, what happens to the body during heatstroke, treatment, and how to prevent this hot weather tragedy.
Heat Stroke and Prevention
Excellent overview on heat stroke and prevention, from Henry De Boer, DVM.
Excellent overview on heat stroke and prevention, from Henry De Boer, DVM.
Heat Stroke And Overheating In Dogs: Treatment & Prevention
In-depth article discussing the prevention and treatment options for heatstroke victims, by Nate Baxter, DVM.
In-depth article discussing the prevention and treatment options for heatstroke victims, by Nate Baxter, DVM.
Hot Weather Pet Tips
Helpful tips to keep your pets safe in hot summer weather, from the College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Helpful tips to keep your pets safe in hot summer weather, from the College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Hot Weather Tips
Nice bulleted list of useful summer safety pet tips, from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Nice bulleted list of useful summer safety pet tips, from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
"Keeping Pets Cool"
By Dr. Natalie S. Titus, DVM. Informative article on heat stroke and how the entire body is affected, and why this is such a serious health threat. The topic of sunburn in animals is also discussed.
By Dr. Natalie S. Titus, DVM. Informative article on heat stroke and how the entire body is affected, and why this is such a serious health threat. The topic of sunburn in animals is also discussed.
Summer Care Tips for You and Your Pets
Practical summer pet care tips from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
Practical summer pet care tips from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
Summer Pet Safety Tips
Keeping pets safe and preventing heatstroke, for dog and cat owners from Animal Aid Of Southwestern Michigan.
Keeping pets safe and preventing heatstroke, for dog and cat owners from Animal Aid Of Southwestern Michigan.
Warm Weather Toxic Hazards
As the weather improves and people spend more time outside however, the possibility of pets being poisoned increases.
As the weather improves and people spend more time outside however, the possibility of pets being poisoned increases.