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Beat The Heat
Protect your pet from the summer sun and heat. Your pet may not dissipate heat as well
as humans. Dogs and cats are susceptible to sunburn, especially recently shaved dogs or cats, or pets
with thin hair.
Doggles Goggles protect your dogs eyes from foreign objects, wind and
UV light.
Doggles Pet Sunscreen is also available for your dog.
When you are on the road this summer,
the car can be a dangerous place for a dog or cat, even if it is out of the direct sun.
Bamboo White Hot Safety Shade alert reveals the word 'HOT' when your car interior is too hot for your
pet. The vinyl shade also blocks the sun glare and harmful UV rays. In addition to beating
the heat, exercise should be avoided, and plenty of fresh cold water should be available for your
pet at all times.
Outdoor Threats
When your pet is outside this summer, be sure to keep your pet safe with a leash.
Using a leash may avoid an unfortunate confrontation with another animal that may
harm your pet.
Flexi Retractable Leashes gives your dog the feeling of freedom and
movement it needs outside, and the Flexi one-hand braking system helps you restrain
your dog. It also prevents you from losing your pet.
In addition to a leash, collars
and ID tags will aid in the prevention of a lost pet.
High Quality Nylon Adjustable Collars For Dogs lasts for years, while
Nylon Breakaway Cat Collars feature plastic
quick-release buckles that keep cats safe if the collar becomes snagged.
Insects
Insects pose another threat to your pet during the sumemrtime. Ticks and Fleas are
out in full force.
Visit the Flea & Tick Center for a variety of effective and safe flea and tick medications.
Not only are fleas
and ticks a nusiance, flies and mosquitoes are more numerous during warm weather months.
If your pet has any sort of abrasion, a fly may try to lay its eggs there, which may lead
to a maggot infestation. To avoid biting flies,
VIP Fly Repellent Ointment will repel
flies and mosquitoes for dogs and cats, and kill ticks on ears and between toes.
Mosquito Halt For Dogs is also available to repel and kill a wide variety of insects, and
also provide aloe, lanolin, and PABA sunscreen.
Digestive Upsets
Table scraps and garbage that remain after summer parties are a huge invitation to your
pet to chow down. Unfortunately, your pet may ingest mold from compost that may cause
severe damage to the nervous system. In addition, offering your table scraps may do more
harm than good to your pet. Food poisoning and Upset stomachs may arise and lead to
vomiting or diarrhea. Dogs lack the enzyme to digest most dairy products, while meat like
hamburgers or fried chicken may inflame the pancreas, leading to anorexia, vomiting, and
abdominal pain. Your pet may also accidently digest the charcoal from your barbecue or
lighter fluid which will irritate your pet's stomachs. To relieve vomiting or diarrhea,
HomeoPet Digestive Upset
will get the job done.
To eliminate the temptation of eating
the wrong foods, there are a wide variety of toys and treats to distract your pet. Check
out our
Toys & Treats section.
Anxieties
If you decide to keep your pet around during your parties, or take your pet with you
on that annual road-trip, your pet may exhibit some behavioral problems. In addition,
leaving your pet alone at home while you go on vacation may produce anxiety problems
in your pet. To calm your pet during a stressful situation, Tranquil-Tabs
, or
HomeoPet Anxiety
will keep your pet calm and content.
While out on the road, treats will also
keep your pet happy.
Joint Treats come in a travel-friendly container and provide
the prevention on arthritis in dogs, while posing as a delicious treat.
For more summer pet products, visit our
Cooling Pet Guide.
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