Keep Dogs Cool, Preventing and Treating Heat Stroke

It is up to us as his owner & friend to keep them cool on hot days. Dogs don't have sweat gland & they cool off by panting. The heat can kill your dog faster than it will kill a person . Be a good owner & do everything you can to prevent your dog from getting overheated.

SHADE Alway have a shaded area where your dog can lay during the day. WATER Provide you dog with a LARGE bowl or bucket of clean cool water , It is best to provide 2 to 3 times more water than a dog can drink in a day. It is best to have to much water than not enough. When it is hot ,Limit your dog’s outdoor time. The hottest hours are between 10 and 4. Bring him in the house where it is cooler. Have a fan on the floor so he can lay in front of it Kiddie Pool Get a cheap kiddie pool at a discount store , fill it with water & let him play in it. IN THE CAR NEVER LEAVE A DOG IN A CAR ! ! !. If you have to leave your dog in a car , only do it for a shot time. Tie your dog securelly to a door handle & leave the window down all the way , or leave a door open. With the dog securelly tied he will not run off & the car will not over heat as fast. BUT remember , Don't leave him there for more than 10 minutes & have a bowl of water so he can get a drink. I know some of you will say "If I leave the window down or the door open , someone will steal the car , the dog or stuff i have in the car". Then put valuables in the trunk. Use a small pad lock on the leash at the door handle & at the collar. The best thing is NEVER to take your dog ANYWHERE that he is not welcome & you won't have to leave him in the car. TREAT HEAT STROKE If your dog get overheated , he can get HEAT STROKE 1) Get him out of the sun 2)Wet your dog down any way you can FAST , Use a hose , a lake , river or stream. 3) Get them some water to drink FAST 4)If you think he needs it , take the dog to the vet after you have cooled him down with water