A few tips on how to keep yr dogs cool during hot weather. Keep a water bowl near at all times. This may be a obvious one but dogs really need water when it gets hot. Letting the dog play in water as well, can give them a boost. Let them play with a sprinkler or a small pool. Make sure there is some shade for them. Maybe if you have a fence around your garden clear around it so they can lay in the shade it makes. Or make some kind of canopy with a blanket for them. Shade can make all the difference for you and your dog.Never leave a dog in a car. Always leave windows open for them and some water. In heat, it is best to never at all leave a dog in the car. It is dangerous, and there is a high chance you could get in trouble with animal welfare. Limit their exercise. If they are playing all day in the sun, it can really take a toll on them. You might consider skipping their daily walk if just for a day. You might want to take them later in the day when it cools down. Get them a hair cut. Thick haired dogs can have real problems in the heat so it would be a really good idea to get their fur cut. Go to a dog groomers to get it done properly; do not do it yourself! Watch out for sunburn. Dogs can get sunburned as well! You can get sunscreen just for your dog. Many short haired, and bald dogs suffer from sunburn. Make sure your dog has suncream if their fur is short. Avoid hot flooring. Pavement can get really hot in the summer and walking on it can hurt your dogs paws just as much as it would hurt your feet. Let them roam on grass if its available. Always check on your dog. Make sure you keep an eye on your pet. If anything seems odd, such as being too hot or getting blisters, contact your vet. If your dog begins to show any signs of being too hot, get them well away from the sun.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:25:21 +0000
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