The aroma is better for the dogs than company, so don't cook them the day of a big party. Because of their curiosity and playfulness, puppies and kittens seem to be stung more often than older pets. While some pets may be stung and not have any problems, some pets can become seriously ill as a result of an insect sting. These symptoms can progress quickly to vomiting, depression and shock. Since certain individuals can rapidly develop complications from a single insect sting and many of the symptoms closely resemble those of a rattlesnake bite, All Creatures Hospital recommends that pet owners who suspect their pets have been stung should immediately bring their pets in for veterinary evaluation.
Most pets recover fairly quickly once treatment is started.
Summer's Heat Summer would not be summer for pet owners if they did not hear about heat prostration. Animals left in parked cars are most likely to become overheated. The temperature inside a car can rise to great heights in only a few minutes. For your pets' sake, leave them home during the warm time of the day and limit their exercise time to mornings or evenings after the day's heat has passed. San Diego County is the home to many species of snakes, including several varieties of rattlesnakes.