
06/22/2025
🔥 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE HERE 🔥
Charleston is heating up with a heat index over 105° next week. Here’s how to keep your pup cool, safe, and happy:
🐾 Cool Tips for Hot Dogs:
☀️ Walk in the early morning or late evening
🏖 Check the pavement with your hand before walking
💧 Keep fresh water available at all times
🧊 Make frozen treats with fruit, broth, or peanut butter
🌬 Use damp bandanas, cooling mats, fans, or AC indoors
🚨 Warning Signs of Overheating:
⚠️ Heavy panting
⚠️ Drooling
⚠️ Lethargy or wobbling
⚠️ Vomiting or diarrhea
⚠️ Bright red or pale gums
If your dog shows any of these signs, move them to shade or AC, offer water, and contact your vet right away.
Let’s keep tails wagging and paws cool during this extreme heat