Beach
Tips
Dog1. Never, ever leave your dog in
the car; temps over 60 degrees,
even with the windows
cracked are not safe.
2. Make sure your dog has
unlimited access to fresh
water; changing the water
often as it may become
too warm helps keep them
hydrated and cool too.
3. Make sure your dog has access
to shade when outside; keep
time outside limited during hot
summer days
4. Take walks during the cooler
hours of the day; helping to
keep them more comfortable
with their time with you
5. When walking, try to stay off
of hot surfaces (like asphalt)
because it can burn your dog's
paws; feel the asphalt with
your bare feet, if it is too hot
for you, its too hot for them
too!
6. If you think it's hot outside,
it's even hotter for your pet
– make sure your pet has a
means of cooling off;
7. Keep your dog free of
and heartworms – consult
your veterinarian about the
best product for your pet;
8. Consider clipping or shaving
dogs with long coats (talk to
it's appropriate for your pet),
and apply sunscreen to your
dog's skin if she or he has a
thin coat. Baby sunscreen can
be used on their nose or skin.
9. Keeping your pet regularly
groomed helps blow excess
coat and help them stay
cooler in the warmer months;
trimming the hair between the
pads also helps them release
heat better.
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