Many pets will experience an allergic reaction to a bug bite. Classic signs include a swollen itchy face, muzzle, and eyes. Sometimes a paw will become swollen suddenly and the pet may lick and limp. This condition does need treatment so it does not progress into a life threatening anaphylactic reaction. Call the clinic and we can give instructions as to what to do next.
Heat stroke is a very real possibility here in the Midwest.
If traveling with your pet call ahead for hotels that allow pets. Make sure your pets have access to fresh water and shade. This also applies to exercising your pet, go for walks early a.m. or late p.m. when the temperatures and humidity is lowest. If your pet seems weak and wobbly, disoriented, starts vomiting, pants excessively and you suspect overheating, get help immediately, call GreenTree or Animal Emergency of Lake County. This is a bacteria spread by wild animals through their urine.