Most of us enjoy taking our dogs places with us. For many, it’s one reason to get a dog. Summer is OFFICIALLY here, and I want to add a couple of safety tips to my post from a few weeks ago.

A good rule of thumb: if the pavement or sidewalk is too hot to hold your hand on it, assume it is too hot for your dog’s feet! This is doubly true for puppies whose bottom pads haven’t toughened up yet.

If your dog has extremely pale or pink pigment with not much fur to cover, you may need to protect them with sunscreen! Check with your veterinarian about whether YOUR pooch is at risk.

Many dogs HATE fireworks! It can scare and send them into a serious state of anxiety. Talk to your vet about ways to keep your dogs calm and cool during the upcoming 4th of July festivities. Reconsider bringing them to loud celebrations. It’s not worth having them freak out due to a a few unexpected firecrackers – better safe than sorry!

Reduce their stress whenever possible, and try to be prepared by expecting the unexpected!

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

Stacie & Ronan