Summer Heat Safety Tips for Pets, Children, Adults and Seniors
Summers Here! Practice these summer heat safety tips for pets, children, adults and seniors. Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and more time outdoors. It also brings extreme heat. This can be dangerous if we’re not prepared. Pets, young children, and elderly individuals are especially vulnerable when temperatures climb. You are at home, out for a walk, or visiting a local farm or park. Here are practical tips to stay safe and cool during the hottest months. Beware of Hot Surfaces, Pavement, Sand & More When temperatures soar, the ground and surfaces heat up fast. Hot surfaces, pavement, asphalt, and sand can cause serious burns to your body, bare feet and pet paws. Do a quick hand-check by placing your hand on the surface. If it feels too hot or uncomfortable, then bare feet or paws should not walk on it. It is not safe for them to sit on it either. Pet Safety in the Heat NEVER leave pets in the car. Even with windows cracked, temperatures inside a car c...
