Lebanon, Georgia is a great place to live. Your pets probably enjoy living there, too. During the summer, it can heat up, and that means in order to keep your pets enjoying where they live, you want to focus on some safety tips.

One of the biggest tips out there is to never leave your pet inside of a parked car. As dogs pant, all of the hot air stays trapped inside the vehicle, and this can cause even more health problems. If you are going anywhere, it’s best to take your dog with you, or keep someone in the car with your dog so that the engine can continue to run.

You also want to make sure that your pets have constant access to water. Many dogs and cats will dehydrate during the summer because the temperatures are considerably hotter than they are throughout the rest of the year. You want to keep water available when they are inside, outside, and when traveling alongside of you.

Concrete and pavement can get very hot, and the paws of your pets are very sensitive. Purchase booties or adhesive paw pads to provide better protection as they walk along the concrete.

There are more bugs during the summer than any other season, and this means more fleas and ticks threatening your pet. Mosquitoes also transmit heartworm, which is a major pet killer. Make a trip to your vet in order to talk about preventative medication and get your pets on them immediately.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the summer, but you need to practice safety with your pets at all times.

Call now and insurance agents at Peter Laczko Insurance Inc. can help you find a policy that makes sense for you, your family, your pets, and your budget.