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Don’t get the summertime blues! We all love the summer weather but how prepared are you and your pets? Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe this summer:
Slip-slap-slop! The sun is a particular problem for white eared pets – especially cats. Cats with white ear tips (and also white noses) are at risk of getting these areas sunburnt and this can lead to cancerous changes in the sunburnt areas. High factor special sunblock for pets applied to the at risk (white) areas helps to minimise this risk.
Play it cool! The summer heat can also be a huge problem for many pets and it is essential to ensure access to water at all times. Dogs can easily overheat – leading to heat stroke, with signs of panting, disorientation, collapse and sometimes death. To keep dogs safe, we suggest shorter walks in the coolest parts of the day – either morning or evening.
Rabbits and guinea pigs are also susceptible to problems arising from excess heat and it is important that they have access to shade at all times, plus cool water.
Grass awns of the meadow grasses can be an issue in dogs. These innocuous looking awns have the ability to penetrate tissue and migrate vast distances. The most common locations are as a foreign body in the ear or foot. We would always be suspicious with a sudden onset ear problem after exercising in long grass. We suggest grooming after every walk so that any awns can be found and removed before they can cause trouble.
Parasite alert: It’s important to ensure you are using adequate flea and tick protection. Check your pet after walks to spot if any ticks have become attached. These can be anywhere. There are a range of products to kill ticks and fleas. Fleas can quickly multiply, so make sure all your animals are up to date with their treatments.
Finally, please remember that the temperature in cars can rise rapidly and death from heat stroke can follow in minutes, so pets should NEVER be left unattended in cars.
Keith Moore, BVSc MRCVS Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Hillside Veterinary Centre
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