Pets and Heat

I was searching on the Weather Channel web site to get the latest forecasts and was pleasantly surprised to find pet related articles on their home page. The main article is about keeping pets out of the heat. They offer some good tips, too:

"Never leave your pet in the car. Though it may seem cool outside, the sun can raise the temperature inside your car to 120 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes, even with the windows rolled down. If you need to run some errands, leave the furry ones at home."

There are also links to lots of pet resources. Subjects include dogs and thunderstorm phobias, allergies, summer pet care and many others.

If you're interested in reading these articles CLICK HERE.

July 4th & Pets

As July 4th festivities and fireworks approach don't forget to keep your animals safe!

From the CDHS web site:

Each July the Central Dakota Humane Society receives many calls from pet guardians frantically searching for much-loved cats and dogs. The sights and sounds of the 4th of July are very frightening to most companion animals and awareness on our part can keep our beloved animals safe.

Firecrackers, thunder and other loud, out-of-nowhere sounds often leave pets wanting to flee to a safer place. Please keep your pets indoors during this time. Also, if you have guests in your home, be cautious that doors are not accidentally left open, allowing an escape route for a frightened friend.

Protect and comfort your pet during this time, and keep it a fun holiday for the entire family!