Summer Fun For Pets

As many of us get ready to prepare for the upcoming summer season lets not forget about our pets!

Most dogs also like the weekend trips to the cottage and many pet owners enjoy doing summer activities with their pets like fishing and boating, hiking, swimming, and many other outdoor activities with their pets.

Here are a few reminders of whats available to help your pets have a safer summer season!

• Don't let your pet ride loose in the back of a pick up truck or your backseat. It can be distracting to the driver and your pet may be injured. There are many seatbelts available for dogs. Make sure your dog is buckled in! Cats transport well in carriers. http://www.petsafetybelts.com/
• Remember when boating with your pet to provide them with a life jacket too! Yes dogs and cats can both wear them! http://www.pooch.ca/
• Be careful with fishing tackel around pets. Hooks have been known to be eaten and caught in skin. It's never a bad idea to know the phone number to the local vet in the area.
• Pets can wear sunscreen too! Just make sure it is paba-free. Dogs with pink skin and light coloured coats are more prone to sunburn and potentially skin cancer. http://www.furlongspetsupply.com/dog_sunscreen.htm
• Protect your dogs eyes from the UV light of the sun by using specialized dog sunglasses! These are great eye protection, especially for dogs with eye conditions like pannus. It would also be great protection for those dogs who like to ride with their heads hanging out the car window. http://www.doggles.com/
• Pets can't sweat and have to pant to release excess body heat. Never leave your pet in the car! The temperature rises so quickly and can cause heat stroke in your pet which can be fatal! Here are some other helpful summer reminders: http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/caringforPet/petshot.html

Hope everyone in your family including your pets have a safe and happy cottage season!