Taking Care of our Pets this Summer

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Mirum, but any opinions expressed are 100% my own.

I love animals.  They bring my family and me such joy!   I can’t imagine not having our furry pet babies being apart of our home!  

We are also not biased between cats and dogs either, we have always had at least one dog and one cat (sometimes more:)) in our home.  

There is nothing more than I want for my animals is to stay safe and healthy.  The summertime can bring extra risks and I want to make sure I do all I can to make sure they are protected.

Taking Care of our Animals this Summer

The summertime can be such a fun time for all but it also has high temperatures that bring on extra challenges for our pet babies.  

I have had quite a bit of experience with owning animals but I wanted to ask some of my doggie/kitty moms how they take care of their pets this summer.  

There were top 5 things that kept coming up when asking my friends about taking care of their pets in the summer:

Tip 1: Make Sure They are Well Hydrated

Dogs and cats always need a good supply of water but in summer months it is even more important.  The heat can cause them to become dehydrated very quickly,  especially if they go outside or exercise with you.  Take water bowls with you when you go on a journey with them and make sure they are offered water even more often in the summer.  

Tip 2: CONTROLLING FLEAS & TICKS

Fleas and ticks are a normal part of summer and pets.  Although fleas and ticks are known to be worst in the summer they can still be present year-round, even in colder climates, and can lay dormant for several months before hatching,  so it’s recommended to treat your pet each month throughout the entire year.

You can do this with PetArmor® Plus which is now available at Walmart.  I love to do my weekly shopping at Walmart, it is close to where I live and it has everything I need from groceries to pet needs.  I love that because I don’t have to make a special stop at a separate store for my animals.  As a mom of three teens, life is extremely busy and I love the convenience of a one-stop store.   

The great thing about PetArmor® Plus is it is fast-acting, waterproof formula that helps break the flea life cycle by killing flea eggs and larvae for up to 12 weeks as well as kills ticks that may transmit Lyme disease.

SAVE MONEY ON PETARMOR PLUS

Right now you can get the Walmart ibotta offer: $4 off PetArmor Plus for Dogs or Cats, 3ct. (Valid March – September)

HOW TO APPLY PETARMOR PLUS TO YOUR DOG:

HOW TO APPLY PETARMOR PLUS TO YOUR DOG:

Applying the Product to Dogs:

Remove product tubes from the package.
Separate one tube from the others.
Hold the tube with notched end pointing up and away from the face and body. Use scissors
to cut off the narrow end at the notches along the line.
Invert tube over dog and use open end to part your dog’s hair.
Squeeze tube firmly to apply all of the solution to the dog’s skin as a spot to the dog’s back
between the shoulder blades.
Keep treated pets apart from each other, other pets and children for 24 hours after
treatment and until the product is dry. This helps prevent pets from ingesting the topical by
licking or grooming one another.

HOW TO APPLY PETARMOR PLUS TO YOUR CAT:

Remove product tubes from the package.
Separate one tube from the others.
Hold the tube with notched end pointing up and away from the face and body. Use scissors
to cut off the narrow end at the notches along the line.
While holding the cat with one hand, use the other hand to apply the solution. Invert the
tube and use the narrow end to part the cat’s hair.
Apply contents of one tube as a spot between the shoulder blades.
Hold the cat for a few seconds to give the solution time to be absorbed into the cat’s coat.

Tip 3: Keeping Pet Inside in Horrible Heat

Heat can be horrible this time of year for animals.  It is best to keep your animals inside when it is extremely hot.  Make sure you always have places available that have some shade when they are out.  If you exercise with your dog know its limits and don’t over exercise him/her.  

Tip 4: Never Leave Pet in Car in Hot Temperatures

A car gets very hot very quickly.  It is more than dangerous to leave your furry friend in a car, especially in the summertime.  

The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20º F in just 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30º F and the longer you wait, the higher it goes. At 60 minutes, the temperature in your vehicle can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature. 

Your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness and even death, even when you don’t feel it’s too hot.  Cracking the window for your pet makes no difference.  So please please don’t leave them behind in the car.

Tip 5: Make Sure To Have So Much Fun With your Cat and/or Dog This Summer

The summer can give you more opportunities for fun with your pet than any other season.  There are dog parks and swimming places for your dogs that love to swim.  If you have a very active dog that likes to explore, you can take your dog hiking, camping, and much more.   If you use these tips this summer you are bound to have a blast with your pet this summer!