While you buy cool pet beds, flea and tick control for dogs, flea and tick control for cats, water safety products for your pet, dog grooming products , or a cat shedding brushes like the FURminator, please take a breath while you read this summer pet safety advice.

SEVEN SUMMER PET SAFETY TIPS

1. HOT CAR. Your car gets hot quickly, even when it’s 70 degrees outside. Do not leave your pet inside a hot car. Please.

2. COOL WATER. Place a frozen water bottle in your pet’s water bowl to keep it cool all day.

3. HEAT EXHAUSTION. Early signs include heavy panting and abnormal resting. Wrap a bag of frozen peas in a towel to cool neck and feet.  Or use a specially-designed dog cool wrap.

4. CAR WINDOWS. Although your dog loves sticking his head out of the window, he could get hurt, so don't let him.

5. PET FIRST AID. Keep a pet first aid book and kit handy during summer heat and extra activity.

6. COOL RODENTS. Rodents’ cages must be kept below 75 degrees. Put bags of frozen peas under sections your rodent's home.

7. FISH AWAY FROM SUN. Move your fish bowl away from any window that gives any direct sunlight. Don’t add frozen items to aquarium water.

These tips are courtesy of www.animalwow.com. Published with permission.