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hide and tall grass and a pile of junk are
the perfect spots. If your pet is friendly or
too protective about its area, keep it into
the house untill you ensure that your yard
is safe. Unfortunately, a cat or a toy dog
breed can be of a perfect-sized meal for
some snakes. If a pet is bitten by a snake,
its face and head will swell up and you
should call your vet right away.
Bee Stings
Ever seen your pet runninng aft er any
alien or a moving agent, like the laser light,
bubbles or bees? Th at is a very common
behaviour to notice. While curiosity may
not kill your pet but it would still get
stung. When you see yopu pet wailing and
scratching constantly at one place together,
knwo that it has been stung by a bee.
Grooming is very important in warmer
weather. We need to brush our pet more oft en
during the summer to get rid of excess or
matted fur, which can weigh a pet down and
contribute to overheating
off aft er a swim. Th e chlorine, salt and
bacteria in pools and lakes can be harmful
for the pets. Animals should also have an
open area nearby, so that they can cool off
and have access to fresh water, as drinking
salty water of the ocean and pool water can
cause them health problems. the car/truck in such harsh temperatures.
You never know, what mood your pet has
been in and what might act as a stressor
to him. It can jump out in search of water
or a for its own kind on heat. So, always
keep your pet close toyourself when you
are taking it out.
 Cars
We all have been guilty of doing it, we
leave the dog or cat in the car to run a
quick errand around. But in the summer
months, especially when the temperature
is above 40 degrees, we should not do that.
It is very risky to leave your dog alone in  Snakes
More time outdoors with your pet
means more potential encounters with
slithering serpents. Many are harmless,
but sometimes a snake's bite is worse
than our dog's bark. Protect your pet by
keeping your yard tidy. Snakes love to
If there is a lot of swelling, call your vet,
who will suggest an offi ce visit or shall
prescribe a counter medicine. Some OTCs
are harmful to pets, so never dispense it
on your own. And observe how your pet
responds to any swelling. If they are very
irritated, they will scratch the stung area,
pulling out the fur, and that might make
your pet look bald. Bring your pet to the
vet right away or call the vet home if you
notice this kind of behaviour or these
spots.
Extra Fur
Grooming is very important in warmer
weather. We need to brush our pet more
oft en during the summer to get rid of excess
or matted fur, which can weigh a pet down
and contribute to overheating. If you live
in an area where there are dust storms,
make sure that you keep your pet clean.
Take it for regular showers. If they seem
uncomfortable because of the thick coat, for
example, dogs may pant too much, consider
taking them to a groomer. But do not take
yourself as a barber and try cutting its hair
by your own. It is the coat that protects your
pet from the sizzling summer sun. Mainly,
keep your pet clean by brushing its coat
regularly and taking it for regular showers.
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