Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Summer 2018

StRoseHospitals.org  5 SUMMER SAFETY Keep pets cool in the heat Hot dog? Cool treat! Treat dogs to a frosty delight. Frozen “Peanut Butter Pup-sicles” can help keep your pooch cool. The Humane Society of the United States offers a quick and easy recipe. Find it a t StRoseReach.org . One important precaution: Check your peanut butter’s label. Make sure it doesn’t contain any kind of xylitol—an artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets. Summer’s heat can be dangerous for people and pets. Help keep your furry friends safe and cool with these five tips: Supply water and shade. If petsmust be outdoors, make sure they have protection fromthe heat and sun. Provide plenty of fresh, coldwater. In heat waves, add ice towater. No trees for shade? A tarp can do the trick. It’s better than a doghouse— which can become a sauna on a hot day. Never leave a pet in a parked car—not even for a minute. A hot car can be deadly. Even on an 85-degree day, inside a vehicle the temperature can reach 120 degrees. Limit exercise in the heat. Take dog walks in the earlymorning or evening hours when temperatures are lower. And bring alongwater to help keep pets from getting dehydrated. Stay off hot asphalt. If it’s too hot for you to go barefoot, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws. Walk or play on grass, if possible. Make a splash. For dogs that likewater, a cool bath or roll in a kiddie pool can help keep themcool.