Summer Seasonal Tips

Boating

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Many of us enjoy outdoor activities that include bodies of water. Remember your dog needs a life vest too! Even the most experienced swimmers can be unexpectedly knocked overboard or have too far to swim to shore.

Grilling
Outdoor grilling and BBQ is a great way to spend time relaxing with friends and family. Prevent unnecessary burns by training your dog to stay clear of your BBQ grill area – no matter how good it smells!

Toxic Plants and Chemicals

The warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours beckon us to be outdoors with our dogs. Spending time outdoors can result in your dog having access to common toxic and poisonous items. Mulch, common yard and garden plants along with chemicals that are used to treat lawns can cause your dog to become sick or in some cases, cause death. Visit our Common Plants Reported to Be Toxic to Dogs on our resource page of our website for a list of plants your dog should avoid.

Vehicle Temperatures

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With the increase in temperatures, we all know it’s not safe to leave our dogs in a parked vehicle. Do you know just how quickly the temperature can rise in the time it takes to purchase a cold drink at a local store? When the outside temperatures is 80 degrees, in just 10 minutes the inside of your car soars to 100 degrees!
Have a safe and enjoyable summer season!