Please remember never to leave an animal unattended in a car, even just to get your shopping. They are at risk of being stolen. And can suffer from heat stroke and die in hot weather. Even with window left open and in the shade the car temp reach lethal levels very fast.

If you are taking them with you on a longer journey please make frequent stops and insure they have water and a good air flow. Speak to your vet for advice before you undertake a trip if you are unsure.

Here a good old fashioned tip for you if you are travelling with your dog in the car, put a wet towel under them either in there crate or on the seat (don't forget to damp proof the seat ) as the towel dries it cools the air around your pet and keeps them cool.

This tip works for cats, ferrets, rabbits etc .too also if you put a wet towel over the window gap (as the air comes through it cools it down) only do this one when you are stopped though or the police will have a word.

Or you can put a damp towel in the bottom of the crate or cage and one on the top this gives shade as well as cool air.

You can buy cage fans but carful how you attach them make sure pet hair , tail , wiskers etc.cannot get caught in the fan.

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More emergencies occur during the summer season when pets are out and about. Some pets get in to toxins, eat toxic mulch or plants, heat stroke, insecticide toxicity, get into the trash - you name it and it happens!

As you work in your yard or garden, it is important to know what is toxic and what is not toxic. Find out about some common toxins and what you can do to prevent them. Understanding these dangers may make you more alert to them and prevent an unwanted emergency room visit!

Go to: http://www.petplace.com/spring-summer-poisoning-of-pets

Keep your pet  safe. Walk your garden  for any potential hazards such as open containers of insecticide, loose fencing, sharp objects or loose nails.