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Surviving the Dog Days of Summer! You Know it's Coming Texas!

 

 

From our friends at K-9 Companion Services!

A little precaution will go a long way in helping your pets beat the heat

As the scorching days of summer descend upon us, K-9 Companion Pet Services offers pet owners a few simple steps to help ensure Fido doesn’t get too hot under the collar.

With the warmer temperatures, it’s inevitable that more time will be spent outside. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on your pets.

“More time is spent outside running around, often without the use of a leash,” said Dr. Louise Murray, DVM and director of medicine at Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. “This leads to an increase in pets being hit by automobiles.”

Murray advises that with a little forethought, most pet-related emergencies that occur during the summer months can be avoided.

“During the warmer months, we also see an increase in injured animals as a result of ‘High-Rise Syndrome,’ which occurs when pets fall out of windows or doors and are seriously or fatally injured,” Murray said. “Pet owners need to know that this is completely preventable if they take simple precautions.

K-9 Companion Pet Services recommends that pet owners keep the following advice in mind this summer to help keep their pets safe:

• Keep dogs on a leash or confined by fence. Do not let dogs run loose even if they are usually well-behaved. Many dogs get hit by cars whose owners think they “do not need a leash.”

• Many cats also get hit by cars. Be sure to keep cats indoors or confined with a specially-designed cat fence.

• Do not exercise dogs or allow them to exercise or play hard during very hot weather or the hottest part of day. Exercise your dogs in the early morning and evening.

• Do not let brachcephalic (short-nosed breeds, such as bulldogs or pugs) dogs over-exercise when it is hot outside.

• Dogs that have noisy breathing may have a medical condition. Have them examined by a vet and use caution with exercise in the heat.

• Make sure all windows have well-fitting screens.

Following these steps will help ensure that you and your pets beat the heat safely this summer. Please remember that we live in Texas and that it can get not just hot, but very humid.  Both young and older dogs are at more of a risk this time of year.

Tis the Season to Fight the Fur!

This time of year, pet owners across the country are arming themselves with vacuums, dust-busters and lint rollers to defend against the summer shed. Forget tossing blankets and beach towels over every possible surface and protect your home this year with a stylish and budget friendly Pet Cover from leading slipcover and home solution company, Sure Fit.

 

The machine-washable one piece pet covers simply drape over your furniture to protect the seat, back and arms from pet wear and tear. The covers can easily be slipped off and set aside, giving guests a pet-hair-free seat.

 

Available in a variety of colors in Cotton Duck or Soft Suede materials, priced from $29.99-$49.99. The pet covers are also customizable on SureFit.com.