Summer is a great season for adventures with your favorite pup.

The sun is shining. The lakes are glistening. The grass is only partially dead. 

But – just like your human kids, furry members of the family need you to keep a watchful eye out for warm-weather hazards

Soundside called in an expert here to help.

GUEST: Seattle Humane Society Senior Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Restis

RELATED LINKS: 
First aid tips for pet owners | American Veterinary Medical Association
Seattle dog park to close to remove potentially deadly plant
Dogs will be allowed on Seattle’s light rail

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Summer is a great season for adventures with your favorite pup.
The sun is shining. The lakes are glistening. The grass is only partially dead.&nbsp;
But &ndash; just like your human kids, furry members of the family need you to keep a watchful eye out for warm-weather hazards
Soundside called in an expert here to help.
GUEST: Seattle Humane Society Senior Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Restis
RELATED LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/emergencycare/first-aid-tips-pet-owners">First aid tips for pet owners | American Veterinary Medical Association</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-dog-park-close-remove-potentially-deadly-plant/BUUHM3NXXZFKRC3C6OG4ACDM6U/">Seattle dog park to close to remove potentially deadly plant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/dogs-will-be-allowed-on-seattles-light-rail/">Dogs will be allowed on Seattle&rsquo;s light rail</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

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Seattle Humane Society Senior Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Restis joins Soundside to share summer safety tips for our furry four-legged friends.

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