Intense heat can reduce dogs’ appetite and the desire to move, but it can also have more serious consequences, such as the dreaded heat stroke. 

In this article, you will find some tips to protect your dog from the summer heat

1. Keep them hydrated

Leave fresh and clean water available 24 hours a day and periodically check that there is water in the drinker and the drinker is not exposed to the sun. In summer, it’s easier for the water to evaporate or simply heat up.

2. Protect it from the sun

The dog must have a cool place to rest, especially in the warmest hours of the day.

3. Refresh the environment

Using a fan or air conditioning can be an excellent measure to lower the room temperature.

4. Get them wet

Wetting them, especially on the head and trunk, can help lower the dog’s temperature. Dogs do not sweat like people, and the water they get wet with evaporates, causing a similar effect to sweating. Putting a dog pool in the garden is also a good option for the dog to cool off.

5. Adapt your bed

Wetting them, especially on the head and trunk, can help lower the dog’s temperature. Dogs do not sweat like people, and the water they get wet with evaporates, causing a similar effect to sweating. Putting a dog pool in the garden is also a good option for the dog to cool off.

6. Cut their hair

It’s not about shaving it, but if your dog has long hair, trimming it, especially on the belly, can be another measure to help you control the temperature. 

The important thing is to leave about 2-3 centimeters in length since the hair partly protects from heat and sunburn.

7. Don’t do physical activities in the hottest moments

It’s essential to take the dog for a walk when it is less hot and avoid intense exercise.

8. Feed him when it’s cooler

When the dog has less appetite due to the heat, you can feed them in the less warm moments of the day, such as first thing in the morning or at night.

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