Summer is Coming!

The summer season is soon here!  It's time to get outside, enjoy the warm sunshine and long walks!  But it's also time to make sure that your dog is also ready for the summer season.  Don't forget to have him/her checked for heartworm and put on preventative.  This is so easy that many may forget it.  Don't be one of those owners!  Heartworm is easily prevented but can be deadly if left undiscovered. 

Make sure, too, that your pets are provided with adequate shade and water during the hot summer days.  Avoid excessive and strenuous exercise during the heat of the day.  Check your pet each day for the beginning of hot spots, insect bites or other irritations that can quickly cause discomfort in the heat and humidity of the season.  Grass allergies are also common - so watch for increased itching or excessive hair loss.  Keep your friend brushed daily or clipped a bit closer to make sure that matting does not cause discomfort.

Any problems your pet may encounter can quickly and easily be treated with a quick visit to the veterinarian.  Make sure to follow all adivce exactly as it is given and don't try to diagnose problems yourself  - unless, of course, you are one of the many veterinarians who own one of our puppies! 

We will cover the basics of summer care for your dog in futher posts. Stay tuned!