 | Are you ready for the heat? With hot weather on the way, let’s take a moment to consider options for keeping your dog safe in the summer heat. We all know not to leave a dog in a hot car, but what else do we need to think about? |
- HYDRATION - Our dogs can get dehydrated quickly in the heat. Make sure your dog has access to clean, fresh water at all times.
- EXERCISE - Our dogs still need to get exercise, but the asphalt can get hot quickly and their pads can blister and burn. Make sure to get those walks in during the early morning or late evening on those hot days.
- INDOOR COOLING - Keep your dogs indoors when it’s extremely hot out, if possible. If you don’t have air-conditioning, consider a fan on the floor that they can lay in front of. You can even put ice in front of the fan for cooler temperatures.
- OUTDOOR COOLING - Make sure that your dog has access to shade. Dog houses can actually trap in more heat, so something like shade from a tree is preferable. If you have a kiddie pool, now is the time to pull it out for your pup! You can also consider a wet towel on the ground for your dog to lie on, or a gentle mister or sprinkler. Dogs cool from the bottom up, so access to water on the paws and stomach is ideal. You can also set aside a shady area in your yard where your dog can dig to find cooler earth to lie in.
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