by Queenie1
1. Make sure that your dog's fur is trimmed short for the summer weather if it needs to be as the short fur will be a lot cooler for your dog.
2. Put a fan near he dog's sleeping area to keep the dog cooler when he's sleeping or you could place his dog bed by an open window at night so that he sleeps well through the night.
3. If you put your dog outside in your yard make sure you have enough water for the dog to drink and a shady spot for the dog to get out of the sun. You don't want your dog to become dehydrated.
4. Check your dog's water dish a few times to make sure that you have enough water in it and check to see if the water is hot. If it's too warm you need to put some cool water in it as the dog won't like drinking hot water.
5. I try to walk my dog earlier in the morning and later in the evening when the weather is hotter as it's too hot to walk the dog when the temperature is higher. I also take a water bottle to give my dog a drink while walking. I got a pet water bottle from the pet store that folds down so it's like a little dish of water and fill it up for him to drink from
6. Protect your dog from ticks, worms and fleas b going to the vet and using the products that you need to keep your dog healthy especially at this season of the year.
7. If you take your dog in the car with you on a hot day take some bottled water. If I go into a store, etc I leave the windows down and also go out and check on my dog several times and take him out for a short quick walk. When I was on a trip to Vegas they had a sign in the parking "Don't leave your pet's in the car as they can't take the heat" so I follow that guide!
8. If you take your dog with you to an outdoor activity try to find a shaded area for you and your dog so he can be out of the shade.
If you try to follow these basic guidelines it will help your pet dog feel better through the hot summer heat.
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