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TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PET HEALTHY IN THE HEAT
SPRING IS HERE, SUMMER IS APPROACHING FAST AND IT’S TIME TO GET OUTSIDE AND START TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE WARMER WEATHER. DR. JEFF WERBER, EMMY AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY VETERINARIAN, HAS A FEW TIPS AND TRICKS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR PET HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN THE HEAT.
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efore you start your jogging treks, hiking excursions or bicycle touring with your furry partner by your side, it’s important to understand these spring/ summer safety measures to keep your pet happy and safe. Easing Into Exercise After sitting around all winter, it is not a good idea to jump right into a full exercise regimen full speed ahead. The best approach to get your pet ready for more activities outside is a gradual introduction into exercise. A game of fetch is a perfect way to get your pet up and moving. The Chuckit! Launcher and Locator Sound Ball provides an easy way for
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your pet to increase their stamina, with the added entertainment of retrieving a ball that emits an audible pulse sound every few seconds to help pet parents and dogs locate the ball in any terrain after launch. If your pet enjoys chasing ground pursuits (think rabbits and squirrels), the Chuckit! RingChaser is a great option to satisfy their instincts. Again, short bursts of chasing and retrieving are a fun way to get your pup back into shape. It’s also critical to choose the best time of
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day to exercise — and noon is not it. The best time to enjoy your pet’s company is early in the morning or early in the evening. Keep in mind that in the evening after the sun is down, the pavement can still be pretty warm, as it retains heat for quite a while. Where possible, try to exercise on a grassy or dirt surface to avoid burning or irritating their paws. Keeping Cool and Staying Hydrated What we love so much about our dogs is how loyal they are and how much they want to please us. This can be a problem when it comes to potential overexertion, as they will keep going just to be with us, even though they may be overheating. Moreover, many dogs and cats can overheat from lying around the house or backyard as well. When leaving pets outside during
