Summer Pet Care
Its summertime again in Boise and we all know that can bring very
high temperatures. It is our responsibility to make sure our pets are
cared for in the summer. We need to consider: Should I leave my
dog in the car? Is there enough shade in the backyard? Should I
take my dog to an outdoor event in the afternoon? We need to
evaluate and decide what is best for our companions.
Heat Stroke
Everyone has heard the warnings about the danger of leaving an
animal in a parked car. Leaving the windows left partially open is
sometimes not enough ventilation for your pet. The dog's type of
coat, skin color, breed and age are all factors to consider as well as
the outside temperature when leaving them in your car.
Animals also suffer from heat stroke after exercising strenuously on
a hot day. Avoid exercising your dog during the hottest part of the
day. Pets should be conditioned over time, just like people, to long
periods of exercise on hot days. Be sure to keep water and shade
available.
The symptoms of heat stroke include excessive panting, lethargy,
weakness, drooling, pale gums and muscle tremors. Heat stroke is an
extremely dangerous condition and any animal suffering from over
heating need immediate veterinary care. Without proper supportive
care, heat stroke can lead to organ failure and ultimately death.
The normal temperature for a cat or dog ranges from 100 to 102.5
degrees. Any temperature above 104 degrees is considered
dangerous
Snakes
During the summer months rattlesnakes can be a hazard to pets.
When a rattlesnake bites a cat or dog the actual amount of venom
the animal receives depends on many environmental factors. These
factors include: when the snake last injected venom, its age,
breeding cycle, and the time of year. Any animal that has been
bitten needs to be seen immediately by a veterinarian.
Click here for information about the rattlesnake vaccination
Other health issues to consider for the summer:
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the
information contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed
from this one do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with
their veterinarian before acting on it.
*For More Information Please Contact Your Vet!*
Its summertime again in Boise and we all know that can bring very
high temperatures. It is our responsibility to make sure our pets are
cared for in the summer. We need to consider: Should I leave my
dog in the car? Is there enough shade in the backyard? Should I
take my dog to an outdoor event in the afternoon? We need to
evaluate and decide what is best for our companions.
Heat Stroke
Everyone has heard the warnings about the danger of leaving an
animal in a parked car. Leaving the windows left partially open is
sometimes not enough ventilation for your pet. The dog's type of
coat, skin color, breed and age are all factors to consider as well as
the outside temperature when leaving them in your car.
Animals also suffer from heat stroke after exercising strenuously on
a hot day. Avoid exercising your dog during the hottest part of the
day. Pets should be conditioned over time, just like people, to long
periods of exercise on hot days. Be sure to keep water and shade
available.
The symptoms of heat stroke include excessive panting, lethargy,
weakness, drooling, pale gums and muscle tremors. Heat stroke is an
extremely dangerous condition and any animal suffering from over
heating need immediate veterinary care. Without proper supportive
care, heat stroke can lead to organ failure and ultimately death.
The normal temperature for a cat or dog ranges from 100 to 102.5
degrees. Any temperature above 104 degrees is considered
dangerous
Snakes
During the summer months rattlesnakes can be a hazard to pets.
When a rattlesnake bites a cat or dog the actual amount of venom
the animal receives depends on many environmental factors. These
factors include: when the snake last injected venom, its age,
breeding cycle, and the time of year. Any animal that has been
bitten needs to be seen immediately by a veterinarian.
Click here for information about the rattlesnake vaccination
Other health issues to consider for the summer:
- Are the pesticides/fertilizers used in the yard harmful to my
pets? - Are there any chemicals/poisons accessible to my dog? (D-
con, antifreeze) - Is my cat/dog exposed to fleas and ticks?
- Do I need to confine my dog during fireworks/thunderstorms?
Disclaimer: Vista Animal Hospital makes sincere efforts to ensure the
accuracy of information posted on this website. VAH cannot and will
not be held responsible or liable for errors, inaccuracies or improper
use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on the
information contained on this web site or on other web sites accessed
from this one do so at their own risk and are advised to consult with
their veterinarian before acting on it.
*For More Information Please Contact Your Vet!*
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