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Step 1
When your dog is indoors, keep a fan on him to cool him off. If your fan is too high to reach the dog when he is sitting or lying down, get a smaller fan and place it on the floor.
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Step 2
Always provide a dish of cold water for the dog. Try ice cubes when they weather gets really warm as a treat!
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Step 3
When outdoors, make sure there is a shady and cool location where your dog can retreat to.
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Step 4
On very warm days, limit the time your dog stays outdoors to avoid heatstroke. Especially during the peak sunlight hours of 12-3 pm when it is usually the warmest.
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Step 5
Feel your dog. If his/her coat and skin feels warm to the touch, try cooling your dog off with cool water. Submerge a small towel in cool water and pat your dog down. For even more summer fun, buy a small pool specifically for your dog to place outside in the backyard!
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Step 6
Most people are split on the decision to give their dogs a summer “haircut”, that is to shorten the length of the coat. The fur protects their skin from getting sunburned, but too long a coat can make them hotter. Find a good middle ground and also ask your vet what is recommend for your particular breed.
Comments
jmillergal said
on 10/6/2009 Great tips on how to keep your dog cool! 5 * !!!
kristara said
on 6/10/2009 Great advice! We have to keep our dogs safe from the summer heat.
MyJB said
on 6/5/2009 This is a nice article on taking care of the dog during the hot months so that s/he won't get sunstroke. Thanks for sharing.