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How to manage summer's Thursday, July 23, 2026 • • 7

top safety concerns for your pet CLASSIFIEDS

(BPT) - Key Takeaways
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parents are, too. conditioning and apply wet towels iest travel seasons of the year, APARTMENT WANTED
ummer travel season is or cool water to their head or neck. leading many pet parents to seek
ramping up, and for many For concerns about your pet's reliable care while they are away. A senior on fixed income
Spet parents, plans are in- symptoms, consult your veterinar- If you need someone to care looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom
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Survey from Rover found that risks. enables safer, more personalized HELP WANTED
88% of pet parents plan summer Ways pet parents care pet care by connecting pet parents
activities around whether their for their dogs and cats with trusted sitters who under- Gotta Car?
pets can join them. But alongside Almost all pet parents (96%) stand each pet's unique needs.
more outdoor adventures and trav- will go to great lengths to keep Sitters offering pet care servic- Earn good money
el comes increased concern about their dogs and cats safe from heat- es on Rover receive safety guid-
seasonal risks, particularly heat- related risks. Their most common ance related to summer care, with that car.
related illness (32%) and exposure practices include: including monitoring for signs of DRIVERS WANTED
to fleas and ticks (38%). • Keeping indoor temperatures overheating and ensuring pets re- Pat’s Pizza
Those concerns are personal as cool as possible (73%) ceive adequate hydration and Apply online at
for many pet parents. Nearly half • Not leaving pets in unattend- breaks from the heat. Sitters on the
of pet parents say their dog or cat ed vehicles, even on cooler days platform are also required to com- PatsPizza.net
has experienced heat exhaustion (58%) plete enhanced background
or dehydration, yet 64% admit • Limiting outdoor time to checks and safety quizzes.
they are not fully confident they shady or heat-protected areas only Pet care experts recommend
know exactly what warning signs (57%) scheduling a meet and greet with
to look for. potential sitters
Safeguard against before booking
fleas and ticks their services, par-
Heading into the summer ticularly during
busy travel peri-
months, make sure your pet is up
to date on your veterinarian's rec- ods. Planning
ahead can help pet
ommended flea and tick preven-
tion to alleviate this concern. Also parents feel more
confident that their
keep your yard clear of organic
matter, including leaves and clip- pet's routines,
pings, where fleas might hide. If Other heat-safety best practic- comfort and indi-
your dog often explores grassy or es include adjusting outdoor time vidual care needs will be main-
wooded areas, learn methods for to cooler parts of the day, avoiding tained while they're away.
safe tick removal. strenuous or excessive activity in Whether pets are joining sum-
general on hot days, and swapping mer adventures or staying home
outdoor time for more indoor en- with a sitter, experts say prepara-
richment activities. tion and heat awareness can go a
When out and about, nearly long way toward helping pets stay
half (45%) of pet parents bring safe and comfortable throughout
portable pet bowls and water, and the season. For more tips on how
23% use booties or paw wax to to enjoy summer with your pets in
protect paws from the hot pave- mind, visit Rover.com.
ment. In addition,
19% of pet parents
How to keep pets safe have their pets
during summer heat groomed specifically
Heat-related illness remains to prevent sunburn
and overheating.
one of the biggest summer risks
The survey also
for pets. Despite widespread con-
highlighted the
cern, many pet parents still strug-
lengths many pet
gle to identify the early signs of
parents are willing to
overheating. According to the sur-
go financially to keep pets com-
vey, nearly half (46%) of pet par-
fortable. Nearly 80% said they
ents report their pet has
would sacrifice personal comforts
experienced heat exhaustion or
to prioritize their pet's safety dur-
dehydration at some point.
ing the summer months. More
Early warning signs include:
than half said they would spend up
• Dogs: Excessive panting,
to $100 extra per month on cool-
lethargy, confusion or drooling. ing costs, 37% would purchase a
Severe signs are pale gums, foam-
new air conditioner specifically
ing at the mouth or seizures. for their pet, and 31% said they
• Cats: Excessive pacing, pant-
would even cancel an expensive
ing, grooming, drooling or atypi- vacation in favor of their pet's
cal vocalizations. Severe signs
well-being.
include stumbling, vomiting, loss
of consciousness or collapsing. Where to find someone
For early warning signs, give to care for your pet
your pet cool (not iced) water to when you're traveling

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