Nick Ianniello/Mineral Independent Sammy, a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Austrailan Shepard mix, sits on the front porch of her house in the shade. Pet owners need to take special precautions during the summer months to keep their pets healthy and happy. One main thing owners need to make sure they do is to not keep their animals in hot cars for extended periods of time. Owners should also be on the lookout for ticks and foxtail grass, both of which can be harmful to pets.
August 8, 2008
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