Never leave your pet alone in a car during the summer.
A car can quickly turn into an oven, even with the windows slightly
open. A car in direct sun can heat up to 120 degrees or more in about
fifteen minutes, even with a window cracked a bit. It's just
plain dangerous to leave a pet in a car on a sunny day.
Make
sure your pet always has access to cool, clean water, especially in the
summer heat. If you take your pet to the beach, be sure to provide
ample shade as well, and hose him down after he has swum in salt water.
Never
let your pet run loose without identification and without your
supervision. It will reduce the chance of injuries and pet theft.
Carefully
go over your pet's body at least once a week to check for fleas, ear
mites and tiny bumps or cuts. Bring your pet to the vet for a
spring/summer check-up and use a good flea and tick repellent that your
vet recommends.
If
you plan to take your pet on a long car trip, take him on several short
trips to condition him for the journey. Travel can be very stressful
for a pet; try to eliminate as much of the stress as possible.