It’s summertime in Utah again. Summer is a time for activities like hiking, swimming or spending afternoons out in the park for outdoor time in the sun. With the beginning of Utah’s summer weather, pet owners need to get their pets ready for the hot weather months ahead.

Each year in the U.S. as many as 10,000 animals and thousands of children are poisoned by ingesting antifreeze, either accidentally or due to ignorance. Cats are four times more sensitive to this poisonous substance than dogs. Only one to two teaspoons will poison a cat, and only three tablespoons will poison a medium size dog. This type of poisoning will cause immediate and long term damage to your pet’s health. In many cases, it can be fatal.