We have been experiencing a heatwave with temperatures reaching unbearable highs. This is the time we need to be extra careful with our pets. We should know the signs of heat stroke, excess panting, clumsiness and even collapse. We have to be careful that we are not exercising them too much when it is hot outside and of course we all know you don't leave a pet in a vehicle.
Did you also know that walking your dog on asphalt can also be dangerous as the surface heats the dog's body temperature up quicker than if on grass and it can burn their paws? A quick test is if you cannot hold the back of your hand on the surface for more than 5 seconds it too hot for your pet to walk on.
Another danger, mostly with cats, is falling out of windows known as High Rise Syndrome. With windows open to try to get cool air cats may lean against the screen and if not secured properly end up falling out ending in injury and death.
Lets take extra precautions to ensure our pets safety this summer,
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