08/26/2024
Happy National Dog Day!
Today we celebrate our furry friends who bring joy, love, and companionship to our lives every day. But with the extreme heat and humidity this week, it’s important to keep our dogs safe
and cool.
Heat Safety Tips for Your Dog:
1. Hydrate. Always have fresh water available during outings.
2. Shade & Cool Spots: Keep them in shaded areas during walks or indoors.
3. Avoid Hot Pavements: Walk them early in the morning or late evening when the ground is
cooler to prevent thermal injury to sensitive paws.
4. Never Leave Them in the Car: Even with windows cracked open, the temperature inside
the car can rise dangerously fast.
5. Watch for Signs of Heatstroke: Heavy panting that progresses to distressed or noisy
breathing as heatstroke worsens, restlessness or agitation, drooling, bright red gums,
uncontrollable urination or defecation, and collapse
6. Our French and English bulldog friends and other brachycephalic breeds should remain
indoors as much as possible. Walks outside should be kept short to minimize exposure to
extreme heat and humidity.
Lets keep our pups safe and comfortable so they can enjoy this day to the fullest!
