08/08/2025
🌞 Hot Weather Tips for Dogs!
When the temperature rises, our four-legged friends feel the heat more than we do. Here are some tips to keep them safe, and comfortable:
Walk early or late
Avoid midday heat. Walk before 9 am or after 7 pm to prevent overheating and burnt paws.
Check the pavement
If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws. Stick to grass or shaded routes. Walking near bodies of water, even better!
Fresh, cool water!
Carry a rucksack with bowls, and bottles or canteens of cool water. Keep multiple bowls at home topped up with cool water.
Create cool zones
Provide shady spots indoors and outdoors. Cooling mats, damp towels to lie on, or a fan can help. Carry a small umbrella or parasol?
Watch for signs of heatstroke
Heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, collapse. If you see these, move them to a cool place immediately, and call your vet. Need emergency transport? I'm here to help!
Frozen treats
Make pup-safe ice lollies with kefir, authentic fat free Greek yoghurt, dog-friendly bone broth, or fruit like blueberries or strawberries. I've loads of recipe ideas!
Adjust exercise
Swap high-energy games for gentle indoor play or teaching sessions when it’s hot. Enrichment, scatter feeding, scent work, there is so much you can do. Get in touch for ideas!
Stay cool, be cool!
