06/04/2025
Some dogs love summertime and basking in the hot sun, while others prefer to stay in the air conditioning… can anyone guess which type Panda is? 🤔😉
Speaking of hot ☀️ — the next couple days are almost 90 degrees! Great time to remind everyone to keep your dogs safe in the heat. Here’s some easy tips to remember:
-Always provide access to fresh, cool water at all times
-If your dog is outdoors, provide shade from direct sunlight. Avoid leaving dogs in garages or sheds as they can quickly overheat.
-Avoid hot surfaces! Check the temperature of pavement or concrete BEFORE walking your dog as it can burn their paws. Hold your hand on the surface for 7 seconds and rule of paw is: if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your hound!
-Limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day and exercise in cooler times instead, like early morning or later evening.
-Never ever leave your dog in a parked car, even with the windows cracked a car can quickly overheat and rise to temperatures well above 100 degrees.
-Know the signs of a heatstroke so you can be aware of the symptoms like heavy panting, dark red gums, rapid pulse, unsteadiness, or vomiting.
