July: what to talk to your people about
The big travel week, fireworks and the hottest days.
The Fourth of July travel week
Tens of millions of Americans travel the week of July 4, most of them by car. A visit before a long drive, or after it, is an easy suggestion.
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Source: AAA Newsroom, July 4th travel
Fireworks and frightened pets
Fireworks startle pets into running off. Veterinarians suggest a secure room during fireworks, a collar with current tags and an up-to-date microchip.
For: Grooming
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association, July 4 safety
Never in a parked car
A parked car can heat up about 19 degrees in ten minutes, whatever the temperature outside, and cracking the windows doesn’t help. A line every pet business can share.
For: Grooming
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association, Pets in vehicles
Extreme heat
The CDC says older adults, young children and people with long-term health conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. Drink before you’re thirsty and move workouts to cooler hours.
For: Fitness
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Protect yourself from extreme heat