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Summer Pet Questions Answered

Mike Prevatt

The summer heat is tough on everyone, especially our pets. From burning paw pads to dehydration, there's a lot of extra health concerns animal owners need to watch out for. And people are going back to work after months, or even a year at home. Are the pets going to be okay without their owners?

For more information:

VetTriage online veterinarian and televet services

Nevada SPCA

City of Las Vegas Animal Control/Department of Public Safety

Shadi Ireifej, Veterinarian, VetTriage.com; Rudy Tovar, Department of Public Safety Administrator, City of Las Vegas; Lori Heeran, Executive Director, Nevada SPCA

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