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Keeping pets safe from the summer heat

Veterinarian shares simple steps to protect pets as temperatures rise

As Arizona’s summer heat breaks new records, it’s important to remember that pets are just as vulnerable to high temperatures as people.

Whether at the park, on a walk, or in the backyard, pet owners should take steps to prevent heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke in their animals.

“Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, emergencies can still happen,” says Dr. Aziza Glass, Freshpet expert veterinarian and owner of CAWLM Veterinary Hospital in Houston, Texas, who combines alternative and Western medicine to treat animals.

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