Summer days are not just for humans, your pets want to enjoy them too. Whether staying indoors or going outdoors to enjoy summer, you want to ensure your pets are protected from the damaging summer heat.
Here are 5 essential tips to keep your dogs safe from hot summer days so they too can enjoy:
Keep your home cool
Since your pet stays indoors most of the time, you want to make sure that your house is kept cool throughout the day. Whether you use cool fans or air conditioning, keeping your house cool for the summer days is not only beneficial to your pet but of course for you and your family.
If you have big windows around your house, you can open them up too so you can save on energy and make sure to use sheer curtains.
Avoid the heat peak
Stay updated with the weather so you’d know what times are the day the heat hits the highest and what times are the lowest. You want to take note of this so that you know what times are the best times of the day to bring your dog out for a walk.
Make water accessible
Your pets should have access to water whenever they need to. Provide several water bowls around the house, so they can drink water anytime. Before leaving the house, make sure to refill all their water bowls.
When outdoors with your pets, make sure to bring your water bottle for them just in case water is not as accessible outside.
Never leave your pet in the car
When outdoors, do not forget to carry your dog with you when going out of the car. A car’s temperature can quickly turn deadly for your pets especially when it’s super hot.
If you’ll just be away for a few minutes and you need to leave your pets in your car, make sure to park your car in a shady area.
Don’t forget the vet care
Make sure you regularly take your pets for vet care. Have them checked for heartworms, ticks, and fleas as they are more susceptible to these risks during summer.
Summer days are fun, but you should not forget to keep yourself and your pet safe too.
To make sure your pet stays safe under the summer heat, just follow these essential tips so they too stay safe and have an enjoyable summer.