Summer Pet Safety

Keep Your Fur Babies Safe This Summer

Farmer’s Almanac calls July 3rd to August 11th the Dog Days of Summer. Is it because the days are sticky hot and not fit for dogs? Actually, the phrase is a reference to the constellation of Canis Major, the Greater Dog. This is the time of year when Sirius, the brightest star of the constellation, is the most visible.

With that being said, it is indeed days of the most oppressive heat and we should be careful about our pets’ safety. I make sure my pets have clean water readily available and for the dogs, a cool place to nap. For more information please check out these tips.

Help keep your l’il doggie safe during these Dog Days of Summer. We may complain about the humidity (it’s not the heat it’s the humidity) but I will take a warm day, any day, over below freezing temps and snow storms.

Tips from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland has put together some quick tips to keep your pets safe this summer. Remember to keep your pet cool, limit exercise and avoid hot pavement, provide ample shade and water, and watch and observe for signs of overheating.

Frozen Dog Snacks

For a summer time treat to help keep your pets’ cool, check out these 8 homemade frozen dog treats. And the “pup”sicles made with banana, pumpkin puree, and peanut butter sound so good, you may even be tempted to try one.

Stay chill Fido.