This National Pet Preparedness Month, the Department of Public Health’s Animal Care Division and Preparedness and Response Program, in collaboration with the county Office of Emergency Services, are sharing tips on pet safety. As temperatures rise during the summer months it is important to always consider your pets. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe when it is hot outside:
- Be sure your pets have access to plenty of water throughout the day.
- Never leave pets in the car. Cars can get hot very quickly, even if the windows are open.
- Protect your pet’s paws from hot pavement. Check the sidewalk with your hand—if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pet.
Know the signs of overheating in pets, like heavy breathing or sluggishness. Always keep your pets, large animals and livestock in mind when preparing for extreme weather.
For more information, please visit prepare.sbcounty.gov.
Additional County Update News – June 13, 2024
- Board of Supervisors actions, June 11
- Fontana septic-to-sewer conversion project receives nearly $1M in funding
- County provides emergency services to Daggett residents when water supply fails
- Children and Family Services shows appreciation for caregivers at the Foster-Adoptive-Kinship Family Picnics
- Free summer meal program ensures children have adequate nutrition
- Ready, set go! Probation runs to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes
- Operation Consequences June 1 through June 7
- San Bernardino County photo destination series
- San Bernardino County history
- Things to do in San Bernardino County
- Pet of the Week