Lightning: Information for Pet Owners
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Your pets cannot protect themselves; it is your responsibility to help protect them. To help protect your pet from lightning:
- Don’t leave your pet outdoors.
Do NOT leave your pet outdoors or chained to a tree during a lightning storm. Doghouses are NOT safe shelters; bring your pet inside. - Remove any metal collars, leashes, or harnesses and replace with plastic.
Even though metal does not attract electricity, it is a good conductor and can make injuries (i.e., burns) worse if struck.
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- Page last reviewed: December 23, 2013
- Page last updated: February 6, 2014
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