With the hot summer days upon us, it is important to consider your pet’s safety. Follow these tips to ensure your furry loved one has a happy - and healthy - summer vacation.

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Tags: Pet Hazards, Pet Safety, Pet Safety Tips, Summer Safety, Pets, Summer Heat, heat safety for pets, summer pet safety

With the days getting longer and warm weather in the forecast, you may be looking forward to time at the beach or lake house, traveling overseas with the family, splashing in the pool, or just relaxing with friends in the backyard. Regardless of your definition of a fun, relaxing summer, you’ll want to make sure you, your family, and guests stay safe.

Here are a few tips you may want to consider:

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Tags: Summer Vacations, Summer, Summer Fun, Summertime Exposure, Summer Safety, Summer BBQ, Summer Grilling, Swim Safety, Summer Activities, Sun Protection

Every year U.S. fire departments respond to nearly 10,000 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That’s a staggering number — not least because I didn’t know that hibachis still existed. On a serious note, these statistics should not be taken lightly as these fires result in an average of 10 civilian deaths each year, 160 reported injuries, and more than $13 million in direct property damage.

Of the nearly 10,000 fires each year, 4,100 are structure fires and 5,500 are outside property / unclassified damage. Almost all of the $13 million in losses each year are from the structure fires. That’s an average of $31,000 and change per structure damaged — these aren’t little fires. Here are 5 tips to help keep your home and family safe while grilling.

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Tags: Fire Safety, Fire Safety Tips, Grilling, Grill, Outdoor Grilling, Safe Grilling, Grilling Safety, Summer Safety, Grill Tips, Summer BBQ, Summer Barbeque, Summer Grilling, 5 safety tips