Houseplants should also be kept away from your dog or cat. Many plants can make your pet sick and some may even cause severe illness or death. Keep your garbage secure both in and out of your home. Never give your pet any medication without first checking with your veterinarian. Let him run only in large, fenced-in areas.
Heat stroke is an emergency that requires immediate recognition and prompt treatment.
Dogs do not tolerate high temperatures as well as humans. If you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, move your dog to a cool, shady area and immerse in cool water. Take a rectal temperature every 10 minutes and get your pet to a veterinarian immediately. The stings of bees, wasps, yellow jackets and ants all cause painful swelling at the site of the sting. If stung many times, an animal could go into shock as a result of absorbing toxins.