Summer Tips

NEVER leave your pets in a parked vehicle!! The temperature rises quickly, even with the windows cracked! Thousands of pets die every year from heat stroke, caused from being inside a vehicle. 
 If you see a pet alone in a parked car, call 911 immediately!! 

Give your pets access to plenty of fresh clean water!
Make sure they have a shady place to get out of the sun!
A kiddy pool with clean water is a great thing to have and allows dogs a way to cool off quickly.  

Hot asphalt can burn a dog's sensitive paw pads.  Plan your walks in the early morning hours, before the ground has heated up!
If you can't walk on it barefoot, neither should your dog!

Familiarize yourself with toxic plants, flowers and greenery before you head to the local nursery.  For instance, Saga Palms and Lilies can be fatal if ingested by your pets. 

Insecticides, herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers are full of chemicals that are dangerous for pets.  Take care to not allow them access to areas that have recently been treated.

Just like you, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies.  If you suspect your pet has allergies, schedule an appointment with Dr. Miranov so she can provide some relief for your furry friend.


Reminders
Monthly flea and tick prevention given orally or administered topically is your best defense against these pesky parasites! Give us a call to learn about your options in flea control. 

Heartworm disease is a killer!!
Monthly prevention is easy and is required all year long!