It’s still hot…for you and your dog!!
Make sure your dog is safe!!! Windows should have screens or safety bars!!!
Well, day two of this April heat wave and I am probably one of the few who isn’t enjoying this heat!!! For most it has been a welcomed relief for what was a very cold and long winter.
That being said, there are many things to consider when keeping your dog safe and secure in the hot weather!!
First and it can not be said enough. Do not leave your dog in a car ever, but especially not in hot weather. Leaving your dog in a parked car in the summer (even with the window left a few inches open), can cause heatstroke within minutes. Note: Leaving your dog in a car parked in the shade does not assure that your dog will not become seriously overheated. Shaded cars may still get very hot due to the the greenhouse effect, and the sun may also move enough to change shaded areas into sunny ones. Dogs left in parked cars also risk being harrassed or stolen.
Just because it is a great time to be outside, don’t over exercise or over run your dog. Dogs, as mentioned previously have a much harder time cooling off than you or I do. When you go for a walk or some exercise, always bring plenty of cool water for your dog.
Many people leave windows open in thier homes or apartments to create a cross breeze. It is essential to insure that your dog can’t jump or fall out of these windows. Many dogs every year are injured or die, due to falls because the window areas were not safe. Just as you would babyproof your home to avoid tragedy, the same should be done for your dog. They don’t understand that they could be hurt if they fell, so it is your job to insure they never have the opportunity to chance it!!!
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