Helping Your Dog Beat the Heat
We're dealing with the hottest seasons right now and as a result, everyone is looking for ways to avoid the heat.
For humans, this can be as simple as just heading to an air-conditioned movie or taking a cold shower, but for dogs it's not as easy.
They're very much reliant on your help to avoid getting heat stroke and just feeling generally uncomfortable.
Here are a few ways to help your dog beat the heat.
You'll be able to tell when your dog is getting really hot based on how heavily he's panting.
Dogs can't sweat, so their bodies use their tongue and panting as a means to cool down.
If you see their tongue shooting in and out a lot faster than normal, it's time to start finding ways to help.
The most basic thing you'll need to do is provide p0lenty of cool water for them to drink.
You might even have to sit right there and watch as they guzzle the entire bowl since they'll be needing a refill.
Letting them have their fill is very important, so watch to make sure they've had enough.
You can also add some ice cubes to the water or just give them some ice cubes to play with since that'll help to cool off their mouths, which will help to cool off the rest of them.
Providing a fan or a shady spot in your house is another great thing you can do to help them out.
Setting up a bed somewhere in a dark corner with a fan blowing will give them a nice respite from the heat whenever they choose, or just a favorable location for them to go chew on their ice cube.
If you have the space outside, a little kiddie pool becomes a dog's best friend.
You've probably seen your dog splash around in water either at the beach or in a river or something, but giving them a place so close to home to just go crazy is probably one of their favorite things ever.
Just make sure to get a kiddie pool that's made of solid plastic as opposed to one that's inflatable as dogs are known to chew the edges when left to their own devises.
And if you don't have the space for a kiddie pool, taking them into the bathroom and gently sprinkling them with cool water or running your hand under cold water and then rubbing it over their skin is a good substitute.
The goal is to help keep your dog comfortable and healthy.
Heat can be devastating if you aren't careful, but just a few things here and there will go a long way to make sure your dog is just fine in the hot weather.
For humans, this can be as simple as just heading to an air-conditioned movie or taking a cold shower, but for dogs it's not as easy.
They're very much reliant on your help to avoid getting heat stroke and just feeling generally uncomfortable.
Here are a few ways to help your dog beat the heat.
You'll be able to tell when your dog is getting really hot based on how heavily he's panting.
Dogs can't sweat, so their bodies use their tongue and panting as a means to cool down.
If you see their tongue shooting in and out a lot faster than normal, it's time to start finding ways to help.
The most basic thing you'll need to do is provide p0lenty of cool water for them to drink.
You might even have to sit right there and watch as they guzzle the entire bowl since they'll be needing a refill.
Letting them have their fill is very important, so watch to make sure they've had enough.
You can also add some ice cubes to the water or just give them some ice cubes to play with since that'll help to cool off their mouths, which will help to cool off the rest of them.
Providing a fan or a shady spot in your house is another great thing you can do to help them out.
Setting up a bed somewhere in a dark corner with a fan blowing will give them a nice respite from the heat whenever they choose, or just a favorable location for them to go chew on their ice cube.
If you have the space outside, a little kiddie pool becomes a dog's best friend.
You've probably seen your dog splash around in water either at the beach or in a river or something, but giving them a place so close to home to just go crazy is probably one of their favorite things ever.
Just make sure to get a kiddie pool that's made of solid plastic as opposed to one that's inflatable as dogs are known to chew the edges when left to their own devises.
And if you don't have the space for a kiddie pool, taking them into the bathroom and gently sprinkling them with cool water or running your hand under cold water and then rubbing it over their skin is a good substitute.
The goal is to help keep your dog comfortable and healthy.
Heat can be devastating if you aren't careful, but just a few things here and there will go a long way to make sure your dog is just fine in the hot weather.
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