Extremely hot temperatures can become dangerous to your pet dog. Below are some things to do and things not to do that will ensure the safety of your dog:
●DO NOT leave your dog inside your parked vehicle ever, not even if it will “just take a minute,” not even if you roll down the windows. Temperatures inside parked cars can, in just five minutes, reach heights of up to 160 degrees becoming deadly.
●DO maintain proper grooming of your dog so that excess fur is brushed away.
●DO think about acquiring a cooling pad or bed for your pet dog.
●DO NOT forget to bring sunscreen. Pet dogs can also get a sunburn, so put a small amount of dog-friendly SPF on your pet’s ears, nose, and other body parts that have less fur.
●DO remember to hydrate your dog. Keep your pet’s water dish filled and shaded from direct sunlight. Always take with you some water and one of those portable pet bowls if you are going to take your pet with you on outdoor hikes.
●DO NOT walk your pet outside where the pavement can be blistering hot as it could burn his paws.
●DO utilize shaded and grassy areas when walking outdoors.
●DO think about acquiring a cooling collar, bandana, or vest for outdoor use.
●DO put a life preserver jacket on your pet dog if you are going to head out on a lake or other bodies of water.
Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require an appointment with your veterinary hospital Bucks County, PA.
