Water has the potential to be a harmful drink for your pet. Not all forms of water can be safe for animals to consume. If you will not drink the water, then do not let your pet drink it. Should your trip include going to beaches or spots close to bodies of stagnant water, ensure that you are bringing lots of drinking water for both you and your pet. When at home, drain anything that can accumulate water, like tires and empty containers. This is so your dog does not drink water possibly contaminated with bacteria.
For outdoor excursions, offer your pet the same protection as you would yourself. Apply sunscreen on your pet’s easily sunburned spots like his ears and nose. You might think shaving your pet’s hair coat short and closer to his skin would cool him off this summer, but it actually increases his risk of getting sunburned.
Any kind of chemicals used in gardens and laws like pesticide, herbicide, rodenticide, and fertilizer could build up on your pet’s fur, eventually swallowed when he grooms himself. Keep these chemicals beyond the reach of your pet. Also, keep dangerous yard equipment like mowers and hedge trimmers kept safely away and beyond reach.
Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require a visit to your veterinary hospital Gresham, OR for proper medical attention.
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