08.02.08
The Dog Days of Summer are Here!
Wow! Today is a hot one, and the forcast for next week is for hotter yet! Be sure to remeber to beat the heat with your pets too. Keep them inside and cool during the heat of the day. Cats can overheat too, so be sure to keep them inside.
Lots of access to water is a must. Consider a puppy pool (a small wading pool with some cool wateer in in). If they are out side very long, even playing in the sprinkler can help. Try an ice cube treat. (See the recipe in Weedy’s World and in recipe pages). Cats enjoy melon (especially cantalope), but be sure they are not on a special diet first.
Bug repellants are also important. Flea season is far from over. Look for those little pests to be a problem until a good hard freeze. Using Frontline will keep the pests away. We do suggest that outdoor cats use Revolution as it controls ear mites as well (and heartworm in cats). Sunscreen for pets that do not have alot of fur is also a good idea, or use a pet shirt to protect the skin for burning.
We want everyone to have a safe and fun summer. If you have questions be sure to leave a comment here or call our office!
