Tips For Keeping Your Pet Cool In The Summer

Summer is quickly approaching, which means extra fun with your pet enjoying the outdoors. However it also means rising temperatures, for not just you but your pet too! Here are some tips to help you beat the heat for your pet and keep them safe this summer!

5 Tips for keeping pet cool

1. Shade. While out enjoying the sun at the park or beach, be sure to take breaks and seek out shade for a cooling off period. A pets fur can trap heat, making it even hotter for them, so ensure both them and you get a shade break. 
2. Time of day. Exercising your pet is great, but should be done with caution during the hotter months of summer. Rather than a mid-day walk, take them out early in the morning or later in the evening when the heat is less intense. 
3. Get a fan. Set up a nice cool enjoyable breeze for your pet to enjoy while you are gone during the day. This will help them stay comfortable while your away. Be sure to set it up so in a manner that keeps them from pulling it over and causing an injury. 
4. Grooming. If your pet has a thick fur coat, consider getting trimmed to an appropriate length for summer temperatures. This will allow them to stay cooler and comfortable. 
5. Frozen treats. Make your pet a fun tasty summer treat that will help keep them cool. Add treats to ice cubes creating a fun pet popsicle for them to enjoy. 

Happy First day of Summer everyone, and stay cool!

Tips For Hiking and Camping With Your Dog

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Taking your four-legged friend with you for a hike or camping can be a lot of fun for you, and great exercise for your dog. But be careful as there are some safety tips to make sure that when your hike is over, you are both safe and on your way back home.

Make sure to always keep your dog on a leash or long line. Dogs that are well-trained can sometimes wander off or unable to resist the urge to chase a small rodent, and you don’t want to lose your dog when you are in unfamiliar territory.

Also, always have multiple forms of identification on your dog, which includes tags with your address and phone number attached to the dog’s collar or harness. You should also have your dog microchipped before you leave, just in case you separate.

Carry up-to-date information about your dog’s vaccination history should your dog become involved in an altercation with another dog, human or wildlife (http://goo.gl/nWyjN).

Don’t leave your dog tied up and unattended. Sometimes you are unable to interrupt unwanted behaviors from both your dog and people who may approach them, but a dog who is tied up could be stolen or could become very easy prey for wildlife that are wandering around.

Lastly, avoid having your dog drink standing water. There could be viruses or bacteria in that water and that could make your dog very sick. Bring some water with you and when necessary, set up a bowl to have them drink so they don’t dehydrate.

If you have any other questions or concerns in regards to taking your dog hiking or camping, give us a call at one of the Bregman Vet Hospitals and we’d be happy to help you.