Even though Fall is rapidly approaching and temperatures are coming down, your pets still run the risk of heatstroke. Temperatures in the 80's can raise the temperature in your car to the low 100's in 10 minutes time. In 30 minutes the temperature can hit 120 F or above. Both these scenarios are more than sufficient to cause heatstroke in your cat or dog.

When the days are warm try to keep your pets out of the sun as much as possible. Ensure that they have enough water to drink and give them plenty of shade. If your pets are used to being indoors then keep them in whenever they have no need to be outdoors. Pets, like humans, acclimate to the cooler air inside and this makes them even more susceptible to heat. Don't keep your pets in crates, tied up, or fenced in without plenty of air circulation, cover, and water.

Leaving your pet in the shade when the thermometer reaches the nineties and the humidity rises can be hazardous. Taking your dog or cat for their daily walk should be confined to the early morning and late evening. If you must exercise your pet during the day time try to minimize the amount of time and avoid vigorous exertion. This will lessen the possibility of heatstroke. Never take long haired or thick furred animals out into the heat if at all possible.

Kittens and puppies, as well as, senior cats and dogs are not able to maintain their body temperture should be kept indoors. Be aware that very young and old pets can't regulate their body temperature and must be kept indoors with fresh, cool water. Keep outside activities limited to potty breaks during the midday and take short walks in the morning and evening.
This goes for dogs with short snouts and short hair along with flat faced cats who are sensitive to the heat.

Be careful if shearing your cat and dogs in the summer. Certain breeds, such as the Siberian Husky, can not be shaved.

Be aware of the injury that can occur to your pets paws while outside on concrete or other hot pavements and Care should also be taken when your pets are outside to protect their paws from injury on hot surfaces and you need to watch the amount of time they spend laying on the porch or other stone surfaces. If an egg can cook on a sidewalk then image what might happen to your pet.

A small kiddie pool with cool water is a great way for your pets to cool off. Be mindful of the little ones around water and never let your puppies or kittens near water without superintendence.

PET HUMOR (more humor)

Cat's motto:

No matter what you've done wrong,

always try to make it look like the dog did it.

Dogs and Cats

A dog thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take good care of me... They must be Gods!

A cat thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take good care of me... I must be a God!

A study from Colorado State University brought to light that dogs with long snouts presented with nasal cancer, after exposure to secondhand smoke, more frequently than dogs in a smoke free environment. Unfortunately these dogs most often died within twelve months. Short nosed and medium nosed dogs had greater instances of respiratory cancer. Cats with flat faces also present with respiratory cancer after being exposed to a smoking environment.

A Tuft College of Veterinary Medicine study discloses a substantial link between certain kinds of cancer in cats and smoke from tobacco products. More felines with mouth cancer repeatedly came from homes in which their owner smoked as compared to those who lived in smoke free environments. Cats living with owners that smoke for over five years had a much greater percentage of oral cancer. Felines residing in a home of smokers get cancer of the lymph nodes one hundred percent more often than cats living with nonsmokers. Seventy-five percent of cats die within 1 year after getting this disease.

Birds are dying from tobacco smoke in the home, as well. Birds’ lungs are highly vulnerable to pollutants and can get pneumonia or even worse, respiratory cancer from cigarette smoke. These pets can have difficulties relating to their reproductive organs, skin, eyes, and their heart.

Not only is smoking harmful to your pets; cigarette butts, leaf tobacco, and cigar stubs also pose a threat. Ingestion of nicotine can prove deadly to animals. Never leave your ashtrays full or throw your butts on the ground. This will only lead to trouble if your pet gets curious and chews them.

Smoking can be as harmful to pets as it is to their human counterparts. Take in to consideration the health of your pet before exposing them to tobacco smoke in your home. Remember they are the innocent victim in this circumstance.

Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Oklahoma State University.

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