Never leave your pet in a parked car.  Even cracked windows won't protect your pet from overheating or suffering from heat stroke during hot summer days.

Cool, fresh water in a tip-proof bowl is a must. Older and overweight pets, as well as flat-faced breeds (Persian cats, pugs and bulldogs) are more likely to overheat in hot weather.

Asphalt and concrete can get very hot and burn the pads of their feet. Provide shelter for protection from extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Exercise your dog in the early morning or evening hours when temperatures are cooler.

Resist the temptation to shave off all of your pet's hair in an effort to keep him cool. Your pet's coat will protect him from getting sunburned. Keep your pet well groomed.  A matted coat traps in the heat, attracts parasites and can cause skin sores.

Coco mulch Lawns treated with pesticides and fertilizers

Damp spots or puddles of auto coolant in the garage, driveways or parking lots Standing water in gutters, etc. may contain chemicals that are toxic to your pet.

We all know the saying, “Dogs love trucks,” but they should either ride in the cab with you or it they must ride in an open vehicle, make sure they are in a kennel, safely tethered to the floor of the truck bed. 

Avoid transporting your dog in an open truck bed: The floor of the truck bed can get extremely hot and may burn the pads of your dog's feet. Your dog could slide around, bounce or jump out of the moving vehicle

Information taken from the pages of the Dumb Friends League.

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