by summer safety tips
Heat Stress
Panting
Seeking shade
Thirsty
Heat Exhaustion
Excessive panting
Thick drool
Dry or bright red gums
Seems overtired
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Wobbly legs
Heat Stroke
Collapse
Seizures
Thick, sticky drool
Racing pulse
Glassy eyes
Dizzy or disoriented
Tongue or gums bright red or purple
Muscle tremors heat stroke is a medical emergency
Graphic from petplan.com
closer look at the risk numbers
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Other Summer Safety Tips
Update vaccinations and heartworm preventatives
Fleas and ticks abound in summer –it is important to stay up-to-date on vaccines and preventatives
Practice water safety
Invest in a bright colored life jacket for safety and visibility
Get ready for fireworks!
Noise sensitive pup? Reach out, we can help you get ready for one of the scariest days of the year for dogs.
Credits
Photos are stock photos downloaded from depositphotos.com
Other original content, including cartoon dogs, was created by and is the property of Nicole Kohanski, CTC, CDBC, CSAT, CBCC-KA and Wiggle Butt Academy