Heat

Are you concerned for your dogs wellbeing and health during these summer heat waves? Here are some important things to remember, a few signs to watch out for, and what to do when you think your pet is overheating.

You might know that cold weather poses health risks to your pets, but so does warm weather – even on days that don't seem that hot to you. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep your pet safe.

Cats and dogs do not have the ability to sweat; they cool their bodies off by panting and through the pads of their feet, so when the weather is extremely hot it is much harder for your pet to cool off. That's why extreme heat can be deadly for your pet. Don't take any unnecessary chances.

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your pet, but it's important to take steps to keep them safe and healthy in the heat. Here are some tips for keeping your pet cool and comfortable during the summer months.

Brutus, Duke, Coco, Lola and Jake... they're fairly common pet names, and they're also the names of just a few of the pets who have died because they were left in cars on warm (and not necessarily hot) days while their owners were shopping, visiting friends or family, or running errands. What's so tragic is that these beloved pets were simply the victims of bad judgment.