While summer is great for dogs, hot weather can be hazardous, as dogs do not handle heat as well as humans do. By providing plenty of shade and water for your pet and by carrying water with you on hikes or daytrips, overexposure to heat can be easily avoided. NEVER leave your pet in the car for any period of time, even with the windows cracked.
According to Howie Berkowitz, owner of Pets Pets Pets in Somerst, New Jersey, pet owners should also be able to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke. These symptoms include:
- Frantic, raspy, or excessive panting
- Thick saliva and drooling
- Sluggishness or unresponsiveness
- Vomiting
In addition, owners should make sure that pets are up to date on all flea and tick medications. Howie Berkowitz, who has been working professionally with dogs for 23 years, adds that owners must always use proper restraints when driving, even for very short distances. Also, contrary to the opinions of many, not all dogs are able to swim; pool areas should be secured and swimming time limited in order to prevent exhaustion.
Established in 1985, Pets Pets Pets Pets in Somerset, New Jersey is one of the area’s leading suppliers of pets and pet products. The store is located at 2 John F Kennedy Blvd in Somerset, New Jersey. The phone number is 732-545-6675 and the website is www.petspetspets.com
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