05/21/2026
☀️🐾 Rising Temperatures Bring More Risks for Pets 🐾☀️
As the weather gets hotter and pets spend more time outdoors, it is important to stay ahead of a few common seasonal risks. From fleas and ticks to allergies and overheating, warmer days can affect pets faster than many people realize. ⚠️
Here are a few things to watch for 👇
1. Fleas and ticks become more active
Pets can easily pick them up in tall grass, wooded areas, parks, and even backyards. They can also travel into your house on your clothing.
2. Standing water can be risky
Puddles, ponds, and stagnant water may contain harmful bacteria or parasites.
3. Outdoor cats may roam farther from home 🐈
Longer days and warmer evenings often lead to more exploring and increased exposure to injuries, parasites, and other animals.
4. Allergies can flare up quickly
Grass, pollen, and environmental allergens may cause itching, licking, scratching, and irritated skin.
5. Heat exhaustion can happen fast 💧
Always bring water, provide shade, and avoid too much activity during the hottest parts of the day.
6. Pavement gets hotter than you may think
Good rule of thumb: If the pavement is too hot for your hand for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws. Typically avoid pavement if the temperatures are above 85F.
A little prevention and awareness can go a long way in helping keep pets safe, comfortable, and active. 🛡️
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📚 Learn more about pet heat safety and tick prevention:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/warm-weather-pet-safety
https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/preventing-ticks-on-pets.html
If your pet is showing signs of irritation, overheating, or discomfort, we are here to help. 🐾
📞 To schedule an appointment, please call Animal Clinic of Rogue River
🌐 Or visit our website https://animalclinicrogueriver.com
📱 (541) 582-2213