05/30/2026
Pet Summer Safety☀️🐶
With warm sunny days approaching fast, we thought it was a good time to remind everybody of some pet summer safety tips!
➡️ Heat Safety
-Limit outdoor time in extreme heat (85 F or above)
-Provide plenty of fresh and clean water in an insulated bowl
-Offer a shady space if outdoors
-Avoid hot surfaces (asphalt and sand)
-Familiarize yourself with and watch for signs of heat stroke
Know that short muzzle breeds (pugs, bulldogs, persians, boxers), seniors, overweight pets, and pets with pre-existing medical issues are at higher risk
➡️Water Safety
-NEVER leave pets unsupervised near pools, lakes, or oceans
-Use a dog life jacket in open water
-After swimming, ensure your pet is rinsed off of any chlorine or salt
➡️Vehicle Safety
-Never leave pets in a parked car. Temperatures can rise to 100 F + in minutes
➡️Holiday and Outdoor Safety
-Fireworks: Keep pets indoors, close windows, use sound masking, create a safe environment.
-Ensure your pet’s microchip information is accurate and up-to-date.
-Ensure you are in stock of pet anxiety medication if necessary.
-BBQs: Keep your pets away from hot grills. Do not feed cooked bones or human food. -Secure trash.
-Chemical treatments: Keep pets away from lawns treated with herbicides or fertilizers
We hope all of our All 4 Paws family has a SAFE and HAPPY Summer! 🌞🐶
