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Caring for our pets in the Summer heat
Posted by admin - 04/01/10 at 02:01:52 pmJust like us, our pets can feel the strong Australian sun and suffer in the heat. A recent Herald Sun article has published some tips that can help us take care of our pets over this summer break.
Some of the issues our pets can encounter include sunburn, heat stress, sun cancer and fleas and ticks, which peak in the warmer months. However, dehydration is also a massive issue for our pets.
The article states that it is vital to make sure that you have an appropriate source of water out for your pets. This means if you take them out and about, take along some water not only for yourself, but them too. When leaving them at home all day, make sure that they have water and shade available.
A pet shop owner said that pet clothing was becoming more popular too, with t shirts, sunglasses, hats and sunscreens available for dogs and cats which may help defend against the sun.
Generally, it is advisable to not take your animal exercising in the heat of the day. This can cause serious dehydration for your pet, as well as sunburn and discomfort to the animals paws due to hot surfaces.
1300 insurance recognises the love and care we have for our pets. That’s why 1300 insurance offers pet insurance, which can help out when your pets become ill. Whilst sun smart advice can help prevent illnesses, pet insurance is one way to secure your pet’s medical attention at an affordable cost.
Source: Herald Sun, December 22, 2009
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