Summer weather is here! Summers in South Texas are brutal, and the intense heat can be very dangerous to your pet. These are some useful tips for all pet owners to share.

• Never leave pets chained outdoors in the sun for extended periods of time.  Heat stroke can occur rapidly and will always have a tragic ending.
• Always make sure any outdoor pet has shade and fresh water available to them.
• We all know that the temperatures in our vehicles can rise into the 100’s very quickly.  Never leave your pet in a vehicle (even with windows open) for any length of time.  It only takes a matter of minutes for your pet to become severely overheated.
• Do not drive with your dog loose in the bed or your truck on hot days.  Not only will the sun bake them unmercifully, but if you ever have to stop suddenly there is a high possibility your dog will be ejected out of your vehicle and most likely end quite tragically.
• Never jog on 90 plus degree days with your dog; they do not sweat like we do and will quickly become overheated and cause very serious and possibly fatal results.
• Older pets should be protected from the heat and kept inside with air conditioning.