Summer Time Pet Tips

The heat is on, and your pet feels it. Make this a happy season for your animal by following these summer basics:

• Stay cool - Keep your pet comfortable indoors with a fan or air conditioner. Outdoors, protect it with shelter that provides shade. Make sure your animal has fresh drinking water.
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• Maintain a regular heartworm, flea and tick program to protect your pet from parasites.
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• Groom your animal regularly. Brush leaves and dirt out of your pet's coat.
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• Never leave your animal alone in a car, near a pool or close to an open window. It's courting disaster.
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• Increased outdoor activity requires more care. Watch where your pet walks and what it eats.
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• Be prepared for emergencies. Have a first aid kit nearby and call the vet if your pet ingests something it shouldn't.
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• Make sure your animal has an updated ID tag with your address and telephone numbers.

Following these simple tips will guarantee a great summer season for you and your pet.

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If you have a question about your pet, ask Charlotte.
Email her at: info@metropetreport.com