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June 20, 2023
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From pet-safe BBQ foods to easing the stress of fireworks or travel, PetSmart’s veterinarian shares tips on how to safely have fun with your pet this summer Summer is in full swing and PetSmart, the leading pet retailer that will do Anything for Pets, is here to help keep your furry friends cool and comfortable throughout the season. Long summer days are filled with travel, backyard fun and outdoor activities, and PetSmart veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Bruns, DVM, MPVM, shares expert advice on top-searched summer pet safety questions on beating the heat, preparing for fireworks and what dogs can eat at a barbecue. Staying Safe in the Heat As temperatures rise throughout the summer, pet parents are searching to know how hot is too hot to take their dogs out for a walk. “There’s an easy way to test whether the ground is too hot to take your dog out for a walk,” says Bruns. “Place the back of your hand on the sidewalk or asphalt, and if you cannot keep it on the surface for about 7 seconds, it’s probably too hot for your dog’s feet. It’s always better to be cautious and put them in booties, keep them in a grassy area or walk them in the early morning when the ground may be cooler.” Bruns also offers this advice to help dogs keep their cool in the heat: PetSmart’s highly rated products to help pets beat the heat include cooling Arcadia Trail™ Elevated Canopy Cot with Water-Resistant Roll-Down Sunshade, Arcadia Trail™ Water Repellent Cooling Dog Blanket, Canada Pooch Blue Cooling Bucket Dog Hat, Canada Pooch Rainbow Cooling Dog Bandana, and Banana Boat Sun Protector Spray for Dogs. Keeping Backyard Cookouts and Pool Time Safe Summer cookouts by the pool are always better when spent with pets, but many pet parents are searching for advice on what summer foods their dogs can safely eat, such as watermelon. Bruns says “yes” to watermelon and other pet-safe foods in moderation: “Dogs can eat small amounts of many summer fruits and classic barbecue foods, but pet parents still need to be on the lookout to make sure their pets don’t devour everything in sight.” Tips from Bruns for backyard cookouts and pool hangs with your furry friends include: PetSmart’s highly rated items to make backyard and pool parties safe include the Arcadia Trail™ High Visibility Flotation Aid, Arcadia Trail™ Reflective Rope Leash and a Top Paw® Foldable Outdoor Dog Pool for cooling dips. Managing Pet Stress Around Fireworks The fireworks celebrations on 4th of July bring a lot of excitement but also can bring anxiety for pets as pet parents search for insights on how to keep dogs calm during fireworks. “Make sure your pet has plenty of activity and exercise early in the day before fireworks begin so they can work out any extra energy that may otherwise heighten their stress when they hear the loud noises and see the bright lights,” Bruns says. Bruns also recommends the following to keep your pet calm on the holiday: PetSmart’s highly rated product to help keep dogs calm during fireworks include ThunderShirt Insanely Calm Dog Anxiety Shirt, Only Natural Pet® Hemp Calming Support Soft Dog Chews and ThunderEase® Calming Dog Collar. Traveling with Pets A recent PetSmart survey found that for the 57% of pet parents traveling with their dogs this summer, their biggest worry is for their pet’s comfort during the journey itself*. A commonly searched question ahead of the busy travel season is “Should a dog seat belt be used when traveling?” Bruns says not only should dogs be wearing seatbelts, but they should be buckled in tightly: “It’s common for pet parents to keep restraints loose so a dog can have more room in the car, but it’s best to keep them tightly secured and in the back seat.” This isn’t the only common thing Bruns says pet parents often get wrong. See here for more tips on how to travel safely in a car with a dog, including the following: PetSmart’s highly rated items for travel include a Arcadia Trail ™ Direct Seat Belt Tether, Top Paw® Waterproof Canvas Hammock Seat Cover and a Joyhound Game On Tug Rope Dog Toy. For more expert advice, products for summer fun and ways to shop, visit PetSmart.com. *SOURCE: PetSmart Consumer Insights and Market Research 2023 ### About PetSmart PetSmart LLC is the leading pet retailer offering products, services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart’s passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so together they can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities. PetSmart operates approximately 1,660 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. We provide a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products, as well as services such as dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp™ and pet adoption. PetSmart, PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities® of Canada work with nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated over 10 million adoptions, more than any other brick-and-mortar organization.
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