The 9 Most Important Tips to Help Your Pet Beat the Heat (PHOTOS)

How to keep you and your pet healthy and fit in sweltering summer heat.

Don't be caught unprepared as Mother Nature Cranks up the Heat! The summer is prime time to turn an eye towards improving both your own and your pet's health. Balmy evening walks and nutritious meals will go a long way toward making pets and their parents feel like a million bones! Both avid dog walkers and lazy leash luggers alike will find a new spring in their step with these tips for a truly fur-tastic summer. With a whole host of outdoor activities, longer days, and warmer nights, there is no better time to tighten up your walk regimen, learn a new trick, or explore new places! While you're getting caught up in all of your summer fun, don't forget that summer is also the perfect time to get in shape and stay healthy, but it's always
important to be mindful of the heat and sun. Work with nature, not against her!

Fuel your summer activities with fresh and satisfying food that will have your barking beauty begging for more. Take a peek below and find the 9 most important things to remember when preparing to beat the heat.

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Don't Leave Your Pet Alone In Your Car

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Vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left inside a vehicle can succumb to heat stroke much more quickly than their human counterparts. Heatstroke is life threatening for both dogs and cats. Watch for signs such as: heavy, loud breathing, a staggering gait and a bright red tongue or gum tissue. If heat stroke is suspected, get the animal to a cool place, put cold compresses on his belly, or wet him down. If this doesn't seem to help, then it could be a medical emergency -- take him to your veterinarian as quickly as possible. A helpful hint: to prevent your pet from overheating, don't let your dog exercise in hot weather. If you want to run with your dog, do it in the cool hours of the early morning or late evening.

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Vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left inside a vehicle can succumb to heat stroke much more quickly than their human counterparts. Heatstroke is life threatening for both dogs and cats.

Watch for signs such as: heavy, loud breathing, a staggering gait and a bright red tongue or gum tissue. If heat stroke is suspected, get the animal to a cool place, put cold compresses on his belly, or wet him down. If this doesn't seem to help, then it could be a medical emergency -- take him to your veterinarian as quickly as possible. A helpful hint: to prevent your pet from overheating, don't let your dog exercise in hot weather. If you want to run with your dog, do it in the cool hours of the early morning or late evening.

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So, slather on the sunscreen, strap on your sneakers, get out and enjoy the summer with your pet! Eat right, have fun, soak up the sun, and enjoy the puppy love for being such a purrfect pet parent!

 

 

 

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