{"id":20301,"date":"2022-05-24T20:39:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T20:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/blogs\/uncategorized\/keep-your-pets-cool-with-these-summer-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:50:25","slug":"keep-your-pets-cool-with-these-summer-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/keep-your-pets-cool-with-these-summer-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Safety Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"628d4269c22b6f0003fe9db2\" data-shogun-site-id=\"eecd4ddf-4f8f-4066-b087-e8ca99efcc28\" data-shogun-page-id=\"628d4269c22b6f0003fe9db2\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6851d68c3bd581cdeec8860c\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6851d68c3bd581cdeec8873c\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-12-0213\/6851d68c3bd581cdeec8860c_6851d68c3bd581cdeec8873c.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-06-05-1257\/global-assets-d34aad15c86a15933068bb291586250b147d6b6a.js\" defer><\/script> <\/p>\n<div id=\"s-8abb0c6e-a959-4339-b54e-885dece856ce\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2> SUMMER LIVING SHOULD BE EASY. AND SAFE <\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-15722049-5e4b-45ca-8f5a-642583657d20\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">With more activities, time outdoors and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot weather and sunny days together, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet is&#8217;s going to be feeling all kinds of happy. Whether it&#8217;s their first <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time being around bodies of water and barbecues or they wait all year <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the summertime, it\u2019s always a good idea to brush up on pet care safety <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips. We&#8217;ve rounded up a few important things to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-908d2eeb-20fd-459e-ad6f-fb1ccb5e0b02\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-bea4684b-450a-4e76-a064-db974c48d6d5\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/2a31f1f2-f6f0-49be-ba42-8afd80338c96\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"outside at a BBQ a jack Russell terrier looking up at a grill with hamburgers and hotdogs cooking\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-bea4684b-450a-4e76-a064-db974c48d6d5\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-3765052f-1a1c-464c-a17b-3c8d17ba2598\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-left\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> BARBEQUES <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-fa379484-555e-4b6f-ac70-46e67577d84a\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">All those hot dogs, meaty snacks and melted cheese can be irresistible to dogs. Make sure to keep a close eye on your pet, secure them with a leash or close off cooking areas with pet gates. The same goes for any open flames like fire pits and bonfires. Need to keep them busy while you eat? Try a bacon, peanut butter or cheese <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/dog-treats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>treat<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-ab7e58a8-e156-4399-bc23-b6b69394ef0e\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-b6296a19-1a6f-403f-b44b-5425c89ba680\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-right\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> FOOD <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-90740699-4e61-448f-900e-dcfc889fed7b\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aftermath of any great party can be a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bit messy: leftover drinks, unattended food <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or bones, utensils and the like. Popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foods like avocado and guacamole, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onions, alcohol, grapes, whole peaches, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream, chocolate, fat trimmings and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bones, desserts or peanut butter can be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic for pets. Make sure to clean up before <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they get into trouble with the leftovers!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-d481b985-16e0-4675-a2e8-68ea3d835cac\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/3dc36022-50ec-40f4-bfd3-bd07dcb23f35\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"A fluffy tan dog looking up at a counter full of dirty dishes\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-d481b985-16e0-4675-a2e8-68ea3d835cac\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-65a29cb6-b026-4373-98e8-a458722845ac\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-469261a4-ae79-4227-b1e8-29c747debadf\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/fd8485b9-e8db-4967-816c-2a15caf24f27\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"a yellow dog standing on top of a mountain \" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-469261a4-ae79-4227-b1e8-29c747debadf\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-94ccb890-a97b-4f26-ba04-1c1b814d812a\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-left\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> SUN <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-b5c60250-0cb5-4f8e-8584-8c9427688ab0\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah, the smell or sunscreen and bug spray. While these products protect us, commonly used chemicals like zinc oxide can be toxic to pets. Avoid applying products too close to them or letting them lick them off your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs can get sunburn and heatstroke, too! Having a shaded area where they can rest with plenty of clean water and a chew toy allows them to chill outside without overheating. Be aware that their nose, ears, belly and bare patches are especially sensitive to the sun. Try some of our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/paw-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><strong>paw products<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for extra moisture and protection against burns from hot asphalt. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget <a href=\"https:\/\/krisers.com\/blog\/collections\/dog-flea-tick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flea and tick protection<\/a>, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-604a3920-c56c-443b-9d97-ea948fe34b32\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-49387b6b-d65c-4775-ae4e-f1f1a8829e39\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-right\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> OVERHEATING <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-21f9eb56-c1fc-49c3-abba-84cd90672a3d\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Be aware of early signs of overheating and heatstroke. Things like heavy panting, drooling, rapid breathing and changes in gum color could mean your pet needs to get out of the heat and may need medical attention. It\u2019s important to make sure your pet has constant access to clean and cool water. And, of course, never leave your pet in a hot car unattended where these signs of heatstroke can be missed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Check out our cooling products and <strong><u><a href=\"\/blogs\/news\/looks-like-we-have-the-this-summer-heat-problem-licked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frozen treat recipes<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for more fun (and delicious!) ways to keep your pet cool<span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-03ce1c0d-5655-49e7-8733-3f942ecc73d8\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/94463df0-34a4-4cbb-b69b-928e6a19134d\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"A golden dog with its tongue sticking out looking like he is over heating, laying down in the sun\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-03ce1c0d-5655-49e7-8733-3f942ecc73d8\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-7604bcc6-bd12-46f0-9513-b815f5e625f2\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-cc6ca366-ee24-448f-bf6f-5ac1f6ab5ebf\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/d9716de6-fc3a-4c0d-9b9b-5fc06c273cdd\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-cc6ca366-ee24-448f-bf6f-5ac1f6ab5ebf\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-6\">\n<div id=\"s-c694d133-d041-4ee7-9192-91056df5e7b4\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-left\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3> OPEN WATER <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-a7c857b6-75ff-4a15-8204-b689a01edcb5\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">All pets are superheroes. Not all of them are natural swimmers, though. It\u2019s important to never force a dog into the water. If they like to swim, keep in mind that dogs can tire quickly. Keeping them close and wearing a <\/span><span class=\"s2\">life vest<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> on open bodies of water like oceans and lakes is always a good idea. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If your pet\u2019s wild about the water, get involved with a fun <\/span><span class=\"s2\">water toy<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> to make it even more exciting.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><span class=\"s1\">With more activities, time outdoors and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot weather and sunny days together, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pet is&#8217;s going to be feeling all kinds of happy. Whether it&#8217;s their first <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time being around bodies of water and barbecues or they wait all year <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for the summertime, it\u2019s always a good idea to brush up on pet care safety <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips. 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