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  Texas Ruff House Has Your Pets Covered this Summer! School is out, summer is here, and it’s time for fun in the sun with our pets, right? We may love to spend the long, sunny days outdoors with our furry companions, but there are some important things to think about when it comes to summer pet safety. To make sure your pets have a safe and happy season, our team of pet sitters and dog walkers at Texas Ruff House in Pflugerville, TX is covering the dos and don’ts of summer for both cats and dogs!   1. Make sure that your pet always has access to clean, cool, fresh water, whether they’re at home or out and about with you. During the summer months, pets can get thirsty very quickly when they feel hot and have few other ways to regulate their temperature.   2. Avoid over-exercising your dog on extremely hot days, and time your walks for the early mornings or evenings when the sun’s heat is less intense. Keep your pets in the shade as much as possible when outdoors even if ...

Pet Loss Prevention Tips Courtesy of Texas Ruff House A lost pet is every owner’s worst nightmare. We have seen that one of the biggest issues in returning a missing pet to their home is the lack of proper identification. Without pet identification, dogs and cats are much less likely to be reunited with their owners. This is why the team at Texas Ruff House in Pflugerville, TX wants to remind you to review your pet’s identification methods and make any necessary updates. There are multiple ways to protect and recover your pet. The key is to make it as simple and easy as possible. Step One: Keep your pet's ID tag up to date. The first barrier of protection is a well-fitted collar with a legible and up-to-date ID tag. The tag should include a working phone number that you can be best reached at. The phone number should be in large print and easily read by anyone. Avoid putting extra sayings, information, or décor, just stick to the most important details. This is because when someon...