RALEIGH -- Warmer weather is here and while that means we’re spending more time outdoors with our pets, it can also lead to a risk for mosquito-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus.

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with Dr. Jennifer Shults of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, for a look at how we can help keep our pets safe and sound over the summer months.