9 Tips to Care for Your Pets in Summer

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[{"selector":"#anim-a3bb01c0-8cf8-4043-bcba-c270fc14cfdc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8945f6f9-0979-4471-b9dd-0700972c2233","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 221.50205%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":100,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Provide Cooling Options : Help your pets stay cool by providing cooling mats, frozen treats, or a shallow pool or kiddie pool filled with water for them to splash around in. Learn More Arrow