Despite the awful weather so far, it got us thinking that summer should soon be upon us and with it comes heat – yes even here in GB it can get hot. Now this may sound ideal but it can be a problem for a dog. Here are 10 tips to keep your dog healthy in the summer months.
- Do not leave your dog in your car for any length of time in warm weather. Dogs can die very quickly in a hot car and suffer much more quickly than humans.
- Another reason for not leaving your dog out in the sun is he/she can get sunburn which is a big problem for a dog.
- Make sure your pet is protected from parasites.
- Your dog should always have access to fresh water and plenty of it.
- Always make sure your dog can find some shade as it can soon overheat in the sun.
- If you can, try and provide a pool for your dog to swim in. Not only do they love it but it’s a great way of cooling down.
- On the same note, make sure the dog can get out. High side pools can be a problem.
- If your dog is panting, make sure he can rest if out and about and give access to shade. Panting is his way of telling you he’s hot.
- Keep the dog on a leash as much as possible. With all the extra things going on in the summer he’s more likely to go off exploring and may get lost.
- Plastic dog kennels tend to heat up more so it’s better to have wooden dog kennels – good quality of course!
