
How to protect your pet during on hot summer days:
Keep them cool! Dogs and cats can overheat very quickly.
Never leave a pet in a hot car, they are better off left at home.
Make sure pets have access to water at all times.
Take your dog for a walk early in the morning or later in the evening when the temperatures are cooler.
Did you know?
In Massachusetts, if you own a dog, cat or ferret it is the law to keep him/her current with a rabies vaccine.
PREVENTATIVE DEWORMING
Quick Facts about Intestinal Parasites:
Zoonotic (can be transmitted to people) parasites are transmitted primarily from a contaminated environment, not from normal contact with your pet.
Parasite eggs cannot be seen by the naked eye.
One female roundworm can lay up to 100,000 eggs in a day and one hookworm can produce up to 20,000 eggs in a day.
In just one week, two puppies infected with roundworms can shed more than 20 million eggs and contaminate a 2,800 square foot backyard.
What can I do to protect my pet and family?
Contaminated pet dropping can carry infective eggs, the source of most pet to human infections. Follow these steps to help protect your pet and family:
Deworm your pet on a regular basis recommended by your vet. This removes internal parasites and prevents further contamination of the environment.
Practice good hygiene. Wash hands after handling pets or cleaning up pet waste.
Remove pet droppings from your yard frequently.
Keep pets flea-free. Ingestion of fleas can transmit tapeworms to animals and people.
Do not allow children to go barefoot or sit or lie on playgrounds where they could be exposed to animal stools.
Do not drink water from streams or other sources that may be contaminated with animal feces.
Keep pets clean.