With the warmer weather, pets are outside more often, which increases the likelihood of different types of injuries and illnesses. There are many ways to decrease the risk of illness and injuries so it’s important to be aware of the risks and warning signs to keep pets safe during the summer months.

Resources:

1. University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Small Animal Emergency Service – dogs, cats, exotic species)https://vetmed.illinois.edu/hospital/veterinary-teaching-hospital/emergency-24-7/
   
2. University of Illinois poison control hotlinehttps://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
   
3. Additional poison control hotlineshttps://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
   
4. Heatstrokehttps://todaysveterinarypractice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/06/T1409C05.pdf
   https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heatstroke-in-dogs/
   https://ipcblog.org/2012/07/17/hot-dog-summer-pet-care/

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