cheltonian pets ShelterLife COOL FORTHE SUMMER...
TheCheltenhamAnimal Shelter shares their top tips for keeping your pet cool during the summer heat
Demi Lovato hit the top 10in the official charts back in 2015with her song ‘Cool for the Summer’which let’s be honest…we all still jamto during the hottermonths! So,while you’re booging away
remember these top tips to keep your favourite furry friend cool this summer!
needswalking,make sure you plan yourwalks! It is significantly cooler in themorning and evening!Whichwill make itmore enjoyable for you and your dog! Itwill also help prevent burnt paws – because tarmac and sand get particularly hot!
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Water is a dog, cat and small animals’ best friend!Water
intake is vital to keeping your pet hydrated during the hottermonths. • For SmallAnimals add ice or freeze thewater bottle to cool theirwater for them! • ForDogs you can give themice cubes, add ice to theirwater, use a clamshell pool as their own personal splash pool to cool off! • ForCats again, you can add ice to theirwater bowls!
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SHADE! Providing shade is SO important,many animals enjoy
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lazing in the sun, but they need to be able to cool back down and relax in a cool environmentwhen the temperatures ramp up! Keep indoor spaces cool but not drafty andmake sure that small animals are either brought in to the house, if temperatures increase or have a shady space in their hutchwhere they can cool down.
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FrozenToys
andTreats.Treats and toys can be frozen or cooled
in the fridge to help your pet cope with the blazing heat! You can also purchase coolingmats and coats for
cats, dogs and small animals to help keep themcool!
coloured cats and dogs that are going to be out and about during those peak hours the sun is out! Sunscreen prevents skin damage, skin cancer and unnecessary pain to your pet!
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CheltenhamAnimal Shelter, Gardner’s Lane, Cheltenham Tel:01242 523521
www.gawa.org.uk
SLIPSHSPLASHSPLOSH! Sunscreen is amust for fair
Walks. For those of youwho have a four-legged friend that
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