24/06/2025
Here are some good tips to keep your fur babies safe and happy for a PAWTASTIC summer! ❤️🐾🐾❤️
☀️Greater Kingsport Kennel Club hopes everyone is a having a safe and fantastic summer, and would love to share some dog safety tips to beat the summer heat. ☀️
* Provide fresh, cool water at all times, both indoors and outdoors. 💦
* Consider adding ice to water bowls, especially during heat waves. 🧊
* Be aware of hot pavement, which can burn paws. Test the ground temperature with your hand before letting your pet walk on it. ✋🏼
* You can also boost hydration by feeding canned food or adding water to dry food. 🦴
* Consider giving dogs another source of space to cool off like a kiddie pool, shaded area, or a cooling mat/tile. 💨
* Never leave pets unattended in a parked car, even for a short time. Temperatures inside a car can raise rapidly, even with the windows cracked. 🚗
* Brush your pet regularly, especially long-haired breeds, to help them stay cool.
* Consider freezing treats like chicken broth or peanut butter in popsicle molds or ice cube trays. 🧊