If a dog is getting on in years, extended jogs with his owner can be injurious, or even fatal. Unless dog owners have secure fenced-in areas, they should not allow their dogs to run around unleashed. Doing so often results in traffic accidents, fights between dogs, the destruction of a neighbor's property, and so on. Do not use a leash on a cat's collar. Instead attach the leash to a harness.
Cats are very sensitive to being pulled by their necks.
Return to Index Leaving Pets in Cars During the summer, the temperature inside a car can become life- threatening within minutes. This is true even if the car is in the shade and one of the windows is slightly opened. If a pet becomes overheated, immerse him in cool water or wipe him down with a towel that has been immersed in cold water. Then immediately take the pet to a veterinarian. If a pet becomes lost, immediately contact all local animal shelters and give them a full description of the pet.