Love your pet… love your vet
It’s getting hot out there! We all love the warmer weather and summer is a great time to be outside with your pets, so here are some topical seasonal tips to keep them fi t and healthy.
Parasite alert: It’s important to ensure you are using adequate fl ea and tick protection. Check your pet after every walk to spot if any ticks have become attached. These can be anywhere – around the head, under the belly or in armpits. Ticks can be removed using a special tick device. Fleas can quickly multiply, especially in multi-pet households, so make sure all your pets are up to date with their treatments. There are a range of products available to kill ticks and fl eas, so ask your vet for advice.
Heat stroke is caused by a drastic increase in body temperature, usually from periods of exercise in the sun. It is diffi cult to treat and often fatal. Most dogs do not know when to stop and will keep chasing balls despite becoming over-heated. Use paddling pools, cool mats and ice cubes in water to help them to keep cool and always walk your pets early in the morning and late in the evening. Remember, NEVER leave your pet in a warm car as they can overheat very rapidly.
UV Alert: Cats with white noses and white ear tips are at risk of getting these areas sunburnt and this can lead to cancerous changes. High factor special pet-safe sun creams can be applied to minimise this risk.
Guinea pigs and rabbits need to be kept in a cool shaded area. If in direct sunlight they struggle to lose heat and can also succumb to heat stroke.
Flystrike is a huge problem in the summer months. Flies are attracted to moist and dirty areas to lay their eggs, which will rapidly hatch into maggots. Flies lay eggs within the coat and once hatched, the maggots feed on the skin. This condition is very painful and results in death in cases that are not treated rapidly. It is imperative to check your rabbit’s fur twice daily, keep their hutches clean and treat any loose stools quickly. There are licenced products that can be applied to your rabbit’s fur to prevent fl y attraction.
Enjoy the summer months, have fun and keep your pets safe. Always speak to your vet immediately if you have concerns about your pet.
Chris Devlin BVSc MRCVS Vet and Partner at Hillside Veterinary Centre Love your pet… love your vet
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