In the summer, we can allow our pets a little more time outside.

But that means more chances of them getting out of the yard if we get distracted.

Dr. Ingrid Sproll, a veterinarian with Winrose Animal Hospital in Winnipeg, says we can improve our chances of getting our pet back in a couple ways.

“A tattoo in the ear, that’s an option most vet clinics will do at the time of a spay or neuter and then the tattoo links back to the clinic and they can contact the owner. Another option is getting a microchip implant.”  

Sproll  advises owners to have their pets’ hair trimmed to help them stay cool, along with shaded areas and plenty of cold water to drink.

She also recommends dog owners walk their pets early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s hot outdoors.

For more on keeping your pets safe in the summer, catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.