There are many precautions that can be taken to keep your dog safe and well on a hot day.
- Don't excessively walk your dog
- Avoid walking your dog at the hottest times of the day - often morning or later in the evenings can be cooler
- Always take plenty of water with you when out with your dog
- Make sure the dog has shade to cool off in, either inside or when out
- Take your dog to the groomers and keep their fur clipped
- Dogs can get sun burned - especially white dogs or those with little hair so try and keep them out of direct sun
- Think twice about any car trips with your dog - avoid congested roads or busy times of day when they could overheat in the car if you are caught up in traffic
- If driving with your dog plan your journey considering cooler times of the day and places to take breaks
- Don't leave your dog in a car - as temperatures rise, dogs overheat quickly and leaving them for as little as 20 minutes could prove fatal