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Leave your dog at home, not in the car. More dogs die of heat exhaustion in parked cars than in any other situation. The car gets too hot–even if you leave your dog for only a short time. -
Exercise in the cooler times of day. People love running with their dogs and often think that a dog has no problem handling the heat. This is not true. The risk of heat exhaustion can be reduced by running in the cooler times of the morning or evening. Also avoid hot pavement, which can burn the pads of your dog’s paws.
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Hydrate your dog. Always carry dog-dedicated water and a foldable water bowl on walks and hikes.
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Wrap that dog! Wrapping a cool pad or wet bandana around your dog’s neck before heading outside can help her stay cooler and avoid heat exhaustion.
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Brush your dog. Brushing your dog’s coat often can help decrease the risk of heat exhaustion, especially if your dog has a heavy coat.
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Keep it cool. During the hot times of the day, keep your dog in safe, cool environment. Provide the dog with plenty of water. Make sure there is always a fresh, cool water supply available for your pet at home.
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Protect his nose. If you are going to be outside in the sun with your dog, put sunscreen on its nose. It is a part of a dog’s body that is not protected by hair and is so very susceptible to sunburn.
