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Summer Pet Tips for Colorado Families

June 1st, 2015 by Cherished Companions Animal Clinic

Jason read up on summer pet tips, so his dog, Shadow, will have a safe summer.

Weekend trips to the mountains. Hikes on the trail. Trips to the park. Lounging in your backyard…

Whatever summer holds for you and your pet family in Colorado, we know you want to keep your pets happy and healthy!

That’s why we’ve assembled our most popular summer pet tips for Colorado dogs and cats.

How to Prepare for a Vacation Without Your Dog or Cat

Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation.

But what if you can’t take your dog or cat with you?

Rest easy, we’ve put together some helpful tips to make a vacation without your pet less stressful for both of you.

How to get ready for a vacay without your furry friend

Important Pet Immunizations for Summer in Colorado

Pet hazards lurk in the strangest places, from the grooming shop, to the boarding kennel, to even your own yard.

Find out which pet immunizations can greatly reduce the summer risks for your dog or cat.

Important summer pet vaccinations

How to Protect Your Pet From Bot Flies, Fleas and Ticks

Bring on bug season!

Every summer, our veterinary clinic sees cases of dogs and/or cats that have become the unwilling hosts for bot flies.

Find out how to protect your pet from bot flies, fleas and ticks.

How to protect your pet from summer bugs

Preventing and Treating Tapeworms in Dog and Cats

Okay, we realize that preventing and treating tapeworms isn’t the sexiest summer topic.

But it’s an important one, particularly if your dog or cat spends time outside.

Here’s what you need to know about the joy of tapeworms.

How to prevent and treat tapeworms

Mr. Jingles spends a lot of time outside in the summer, making him perfect for summer pet tips.

Come in for Your Summer Checkup

Summer is a great time to schedule your pet’s annual checkup. Call our Castle Rock veterinary clinic at (303) 688-3757. Or, you can book your visit here.

If you’re all set, we wish your pet family a wonderful summer!

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Tips from a Castle Rock veterinarian: 8 tips to keep your dog safe & happy in Castle Rock

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Cherished Companions Animal Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Castle Rock, Colorado. Specializing in the care of cats and dogs, our goal is to help you and your pet feel more comfortable, keeping your stress to a minimum.

This article is intended to provide general guidance on summer pet tips. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your local veterinarian. (If you live in or around Castle Rock, we welcome your call: 303-688-3757.)

© 2015, Cherished Companions Animal Clinic

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