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Summer Tips
Eggy's from Luna
By Rosenda Somoza
If your parents are like my parents, I’m sure
they want to keep you healthy and safe this
summer. Here are a few things my parents
always do for me. I recommend to pay extra
attention during the summer months when the
temperatures can get scorching hot. These practices
may seem like common sense but are often
forgotten, here are some Summer tips to keep me
safe.
Avoid the Heat
If the weather is particularly hot, my parents
ensure that I get plenty of shade and water. If you
seem to be panting heavily, it’s best for your owners
to take you to a shaded area to catch your breath.
Don’t forget to buy some pet sun block, which helps
protect against sunburns. My mom always applies
sunblock on herself and has one especially for me to
protect the parts of my body that have little to no fur.
Also, please watch out for hot paths and streets
when walking, our paws can burn. My mom always
walks me in a shaded path or carries me if we need
to cross hot paths.
Never Stay Inside an Unattended Car
Rosenda with Luna.
Since we can overheat easily and the inside
of a car is usually a lot hotter than the outside
the water is still, there can be some dangers such as
temperature, leaving us unattended inside a car can
underwater currents that can pull us down into the
be deadly. If your owner absolutely needs to leave
depths. Please always use good judgement around
you unattended in the car, they should always leave
water and always keep an eye out.
a window open. My mom never leaves me alone in
Always Wear a Collar
a car because it is too dangerous.
I always wear a collar with a tag regardless
If you are planning on going to the beach,
of where I am. It is important that I wear a collar
lake, etc. to cool off, you should also take some
because I may get lost and if someone finds me, that
precautions! Here are some safety tips my parents
person will not mistake me for a homeless dog and
follow to make sure I'm safe in public areas and near
can easily contact my parents! You can do the same
water:
too to keep yourself safe in all public places,
Be Careful Near Water
including your home (I have been naughty in the past
No matter how strong of swimmers we are, you
and snuck out of my front yard).
still need to be very careful in any body of water,
Thank you for stopping by and reading my
especially if fast moving water is involved. We all
guest column. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy
know how rivers can be, the currents get strong and
Summer! LS
can sweep away even the strongest dog or human,
Want to comment or have any questions on
which is why I’m not allowed in rivers. Even when
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