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The Guide To A Healthy Dog (During Summer)

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Summer is a fun season. But when it gets too hot, we need to protect ourselves from the intense sun or from the heat. While we do a pretty good job at protecting ourselves and our families, too often, we overlook the fact that pets are also vulnerable to high temperatures. Bear in mind that a dog is covered with a thick fur and that when it gets too hot outside, it can also overheat. As a dog owner, you should take some precautions to keep your dog safe when it's hot outside. Here 5 tips.

Trim the hair.

Trim your dog's hair, this is essential in summer. During winter, you can keep the dog's fur long, but when spring arrives, have your animal groomed. Nobody likes to wear fur coat in summer, including your dog!

Water.

Time playing outside? ensure that there are some shaded areas for them to hide from the heat and the sun. Keep fresh water on you, so when your pet is finished playing, there is something to cool him down to avoid heat strokes.

Avoid afternoon long walks.

Cold or hot, buddy needs its daily walk. On very hot days, don't bring your dog to play at the park with the other dogs when the sun is high up. Instead, opt for early mornings, when the temperatures are much cooler and the sun not so strong. Have cold water on hand and a bow,l so your pet can drink after the exhausting run.

Watch out for the bugs!

Summer is synonym to bugs! Protect your dog against ticks and fleas using specific treatments. Remember that flea and ticks can both be harmful to your pet's health, and that the worms and the diseases they carry are sometimes transmissible to us, humans.

Think shade.

Are you having lunch in an air conditioned restaurant and forgetting all about your friend waiting outside? Before you attach your pet to that pole, make sure that there is a shaded area for your pet to stay cool. Remember that the sun does move in the sky, and that your shaded hiding spot can become an uncomfortable area when the sun hits strong.

Dogs and other pets like cats are vulnerable to heat. Just like humans, they can easily overheat. So as a pet owner, it is important to take the steps to keep your pets protected during summer.