The beautiful and hot Australian summer weather has just arrived! Here are some things to keep in mind to keep your pets happy, healthy and safe this summer.
Parasite
During the hot summer months, parasites such as fleas, ticks and earthworms flourish and can be detrimental to your pet’s health.it is important to keep flea treatment Even if you don’t see fleas on your pet, you can keep it up to date. It’s much easier to prevent flea infestations than it is to eradicate them.Please be sure to use this tick prevention, especially if you live in a tick area. A deadly paralyzing tick can kill your pet in a matter of days, so be sure to use a tick treatment product and check your pet daily. Become. heartworm preventionAlso, make sure your pet’s intestinal worm program is up to date.
storm
Storms are part of summer and can occur at any time. It’s important that your dog has access to a safe shelter so he can maintain protection in the event of a storm. Make sure your yard and fences are safe, as dogs often get frightened and try to flee in a storm. If your dog becomes particularly frightened or anxious during storms, thunder shirt, adaptil collar and diffuser again homeopet storm stress.
swimming
Swimming is the only way to cool down on a hot day, but always keep safety first. Make sure the swimming pool fence is secure and dogs cannot access the pool area. Always keep a close eye on your dog at the pool or beach so that you can contact him in case of any problems. Make sure the water they’re swimming in is safe and suitable for their swimming ability.
heat stroke
Extreme heat and humidity in summer can lead to heatstroke in pets, which can quickly become life threatening. Always provide your pet with plenty of cool water and shade, and avoid exercising in the heat of the day. If you know the signs of heat stroke and suspect your pet has heat stroke, contact your veterinarian immediately.
For more information on all these topics, vet-n-pet DIRECT Help Center.
Until next time,
Beck