Some hot weather tips for your pets and maybe you.
- Wet a bandana and put it around your dog’s neck or your neck. Better yet, put the rolled, wet bandana in the freezer before wearing.
- Wet a t-shirt and put it on your dog. Tie up the excess t-shirt on her back.
- If your dog is wearing a ThunderShirt (a great calming garment for dogs) and not in air conditioning or a cool place, be sure to wet down the Thundershirt.
- If you are in a place without air conditioning, try to use a wire crate instead of plastic crate. Wire crates allow more air circulation. Also place a fan near the crate. If the animal is still hot, place a wet sheet or towel over part of the crate with the fan blowing on it.
- Be sure your cat has cool places to escape the heat.
- Dogs with short hair or hairless breeds can get sunburned. Also cats with white ears or faces can get sun burned. Pet sunscreen is available at many pet supply stores.
- Always have water available for your pets. Some dogs really enjoy a wading pool to keep cool.
With the heat of summer, thunderstorms can pop up at any time.
- Does your pet become anxious with thunderstorms?
- Does your pet have pain or act scared sometimes?
- Ever wish you could tell her something she would understand?
- Wish you knew what he was thinking?
Contact Elaine to schedule a free 15-minute consult.
“Elaine has been extremely supportive and helpful with our dogs. Our dog Buddy had major surgery this year, to remove a liver tumor. Elaine’s work with Healing Touch for Animals helped restore his energy and greatly sped his recovery.” – Penny Watkins-Zdrojewski, Champaign, IL
