Summer tips for you & your pets
~ Do not leave pets in the car, the sun can raise the temperature inside your car to 120° even with
the windows cracked!
~ Sunscreen light skinned pets, rub a bit of sun block on unprotected
areas like the tips of her ears, the skin around their lips, and the tip of their nose. Sunburn on animals can cause problems
similar to those it can cause in people, including pain, peeling, and skin cancer.
~ Watch the humidity. Our four-legged friends only perspire
around their paws, which is not enough to cool the body. To rid themselves of excess heat, animals pant. Air moves through
the nasal passages, which picks up excess heat from the body. As it is expelled through the mouth, the extra heat leaves along
with it. Although this is a very efficient way to control body heat, it is severely limited in areas of high humidity or when
the animal is in close quarters.
~ Older, younger, overweight and snub nosed dogs have a more
difficult time controlling body heat so you want to make sure to keep an eye on these guys.
~ Call ahead to your destination to be sure your animals are
allowed, many state and national parks prohibit pets.
~ Carry a pet first aid kit with protective booties, bandage material, antiseptic
wipes, antibiotic ointment, eye wash, styptic powder, and any other veterinary approved medications for your pet.
~ Check out veterinary clinics in the area of your destination
in case of an emergency. 
