Obviously, they are all over the desert floor. Carefully remove needles so they don t break off at the skin line. Severe cases may require medical attention. Walk dogs in the early morning or evening when the temperatures are not as severe and the walking surface will not scorch paws. Also bring water on walks.
Pets shed a lot in the summer here.
Brushing frequently helps, but cats can still have problems with fur balls. In extreme cases, cats may need to have their fur trimmed. Consider installing a mist system in the pets outside area or keeping a tub of water the pet can cool off in. Please keep identification tags or a microchip on your pets. Arizona law requires Rabies tags on dogs.