PROTECT YOUR DOG FROM THE SUMMER HEAT

Summer is here and that means hot weather so protect your dog from the heat. 

Here are five things from Cesar Millan you can do for your dogs in hot weather:

1. Hydrate
   Make sure that your dogs have plenty of water to drink.
2. Be Aware 
   Watch for signs that your dog is over-heated. The faster the breathing, the hotter your dog is. The tell-tale signal is that everything gets bigger: the mouth is open wider, the tongue is farther out, and the chest expands and contracts more.
3. Treadmill
   In hot weather, this can be an indoor alternative to the walk strictly for exercise, but it’s not a replacement. You should still have at least one walk early enough in the morning or late enough at night when it’s cool enough to be safe.
4. Protect Their Paws
   The pads on a dog’s paws are very sensitive, and a lot of surfaces, like concrete and asphalt, can quickly burn your dog’s feet. Try to keep them on grass in hot weather, or invest in dog boots if you have to walk on a lot of artificial surfaces.
5. Provide Shade
   On their own, the first way that dogs will avoid the heat is to seek shade and lie down in it — under a tree or under a porch. But it’s important that it’s shade with airflow. A doghouse isn’t necessarily ideal, because they often don’t let air in. If your dogs have to be outside in the hot weather, make sure they have a shady but open place to take refuge.

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