Summer also comes with it's precautions: it's the height of tick season, and there can be dangerous heatwaves that result in heat exhaustion. We here at Push Pushi specialize in keeping your dog dry and stylish, but we also have great advice on keeping both you and your dog safe and happy all year round. Below find our excellent tips that are guaranteed to provide you and your pup with a safe and healthy summer!
We all know that our dogs deserve to be walked at least once a day. Regular walks can help reduce or even eliminate destructive behaviors, provide an excellent source of exercise, and deepens the bond that you have with your pet. Our animals love spending time with us, and walks are a wonderful way to keep the both of you active and healthy. In the summer months be sure to schedule your walks early in the morning or later in the evening. The ground can quickly become far too hot for your dogs paws, causing burns and pain. How to tell if the ground is too hot for Fido's paws? Touch the ground with your hand or bare foot: if it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them!
No freeloaders
Summer season is tick season. The peak months for tick activity falls between April - September, the exact months that everyone wants to be exploring the great outdoors! Ticks can carry a host of diseases from Lyme Disease to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Stay a step ahead of these critters by staying on trails, avoiding high grasses, and always performing a tick check on both yourself and your dog after time spent outdoors.
Many dogs love a good ride around town! They love to get outside and spend their time with you. But what happens if you're running errands and you just need to pop inside of a store real quick? Should you leave your dog inside the car? Does rolling the window down make it okay? The short answer is no. Dogs should never be left unattended in a car during hot, or even warm weather. Temperatures can raise up to 40 degrees in under an hour on even a mild day. A cracked window doesn't prevent the temperatures from rising. If you can't take your furry friend with you, please leave them in the comfort of your home.
A little place in the shade
If you work away from home, make sure that your dog has some place in the shade: if they are kept mainly outdoors, perhaps consider letting them stay inside while you are away. Sometimes a shaded area isn't nearly enough when temperatures and humidity are high. If letting your dog remain indoors while you're away isn't an option, try looking into doggy daycare facilities that can watch them and keep them cool.
Keep afloat!
A majority of pups can swim and love the water. For the dogs who haven't been swimming before, start them off in the shallow end, and see how comfortable they are. Dogs should never be left unattended around large bodies of water! Instead, see if they instinctively begin to doggy paddle. If not, keep them in the shallow end, or pair them with a dog who can swim. They'll pick up the movements soon enough!
From all of us at Push Pushi, we wish you a safe and healthy summer! For more helpful tips and information, check out our links below.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- Tick Season and Pets
- 21 Ways to Keep Pets Safe All Summer
- Pet Safety Tips
- 10 Ways to Remove Ticks from Your Dog
- 5 Tips for a Happy Summer with Your Dog
- Pool and Beach Safety Tips
- Preventing Heatstroke in Dogs
- What to Do If You See a Pet in a Parked Car
