Hot weather can make anyone irritable, especially animals. Domestic pets are the most common cause of animal bites, and dogs are more likely to bite than cats. The best treatment for a dog bite is prevention. Children should learn at an early age not to approach dogs they do not know, no matter how cute and fluffy they look. Do not pet a dog while it is eating.
Heat can make a usually calm dog irritable and aggressive.
Obey your city's leash laws, and try to avoid taking your dog into large crowds. Nationally, one in five children whose death was dog-related involved an unrestrained animal that was off its owner's property. Make sure the lawn is the only thing you're mowing Summer is a prime time for mowing injuries. It may seem like fun for your 7-year old ride to on the lawn mower with you, but it is also dangerous. Do not use a rider mower in areas where it could easily tip, especially on a hill close to water.