When deciding on a day trip for your pet it's important to keep in mind that it's still summer,
so keeping your dog cool and hydrated is still priority number one.
Not exact matches
Heat stroke can set in without warning,
so if you plan to
keep your
dog outside in hot weather you should seriously consider investing in an elevated or
cooling dog bed.
2)
Dogs do not sweat like humans do
so they pant to
keep themselves
cool.
So it's time to
keep you and your pet
dog cool with lots of water and some helpful tips.
Neither
dogs nor cats can sweat,
so ice can be a great way to help
keep cool our pets down after they spend some time outside.
Both
keeping warm and
keeping cool require extra energy,
so consulting with your veterinarian about changing your
dog's nutritional levels when the weather changes may be essential for his health and well being.
As well as
keeping dogs warm in cold weather, their coats can also function as a barrier to sun and heat, actually
cooling them in the summer,
so beware of having your
dogs shaved for the summer months!
Most
dogs on the first time out may struggle a bit because it's not familiar,
so just be patient,
keep your
cool, and relax.
Dogs don't sweat (except minimally on their paw pads),
so they have more difficulty than people do
keeping cool.
So, if your
dog has a thick double coat, and he still has his undercoat in summer, you might think that getting rid of the whole lot of it will help
keep him
cool.
If
so, are there other things I can give my
dog to munch on to help
keep her
cool?
That means clipping the fur
so they're rid of curls, which in turn, helps
keep the
dog cooler.
Your
dog can not
keep as
cool as you,
so watch for signs of overheating.
FOOD: No food will
keep your
dog cooler, but food helps
keep body temperature up,
so dogs may not need to eat as much in the summer.
So keeping your
cool in the stressful situation can only help you to more effectively communicate with your
dog and, thus resolve the issue.
Be sure to
keep a fresh water jug and bowl with you when bringing your
dog out in the heat, and always have fresh
cool water accessible
so they can hydrate as needed.
You may think that shaving your
dog will help
keep them
cool during the hot summer months, but doing
so can actually be harmful.
Short - faced
dogs are predisposed to heat stress,
so be sure to
keep them
cool!
Last week I competed in a Nose Work Trial where the temperature was in the 90's with high humidity,
so I thought today I would share my 5 tips to
keep your
dog cool at a summer competition.