13 Chill Tips To Keep Your Pet Cool This Summer

It's summer time, and that means it's gonna be HOT for both you AND your dogs or cats. So here is a list of 13 chill tips to keep your pet cool this summer. Leave your own tips in the comments!

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If It’s Too Hot For You, It’s Probably Too Hot For Them

If it’s uncomfortable to sit outside for an extended time, then it’s probably too hot for you pet to be outside as well. So even if it’s 80 degrees outside, it can still be very hot for your furry friend (especially with exercise and humidity worked in). Keep them inside for the day!

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Hydration Is Even More Important

Keeping a fresh bowl of cool water available is crucial. Not only is it important for hydration’s sake, but on hot days your pet’s water will become warm, too, which is not fun. Imagine exercising outside in the sun and then drinking a water bottle full of hot water. No thanks!

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Let Your Pet Find Their Cool Spot

It’s no mystery why our pets like to lay on tiled, hardwood, or concrete floors during summer heat; it’s the best place to stay cool! If you have a fan or air conditioning unit, you can make their spot in the house even better by directing some cool air their way.

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Pay Attention To Unusual Fatigue

Is Fido not as spry on his or her walk? If your pup is panting harder and getting tired faster, chances are their internal temperature is getting hotter and they’ll need a shady, cool area to rest. If this is the case, turn around and head home to give them some water and cool off.

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Driving? Leave Your Pet At Home

Even if it’s not extremely hot outside, leaving your pet in a car while you shop or run errands can have unfortunate heatstroke effects (even with the windows down!). It’s the trapping of solar heat in the car that makes the temperature rise so quickly. So when in doubt, leave them home!

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Provide Some Shade

If your pets are outside, make sure they have a shady place to keep out of the sun.

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Give Them A Brush

Brushing off excess hair from your pet will help keep them cool!

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Stay Away From The Close Shave

Although it might seem logical to shave your dog or cat to keep them cool, scientists now believe that your pet’s fur acts as a buffer to keep heat out in the summer and heat in during the winter. Giving a trim is okay, but getting rid of that buffer will not make them cooler!

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Change Up Your Walking Times

In order to keep your pup out of the heat on hot summer days, make sure to leave the house a little earlier in the morning or a little later in the evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day.

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Make Some Cool Treats

Here’s a sweet idea, make some fun freezer pops for your pets! Check out some dog treat recipes here: https://goo.gl/oNQX1i And some cat treat recipes here: https://goo.gl/w1g6eb

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Be Careful With Certain Breeds

If you own a brachycephalic breed (or a breed of dog or cat with a flat face), pay extra attention to overheating signs in the summer. With their unique anatomy, a flat-faced breed has an even hard time getting air and cooling off when panting.

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Watch For Signs Of Heatstroke

Heavy panting, extreme fatigue, confusion and irritability, and hot paws are the first signs your pet might be struggling with the heat. Get them to a cool place with some cool water and call your vet to confirm what you should do next.

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Stay Off The Asphalt and Sidewalks

Just as we don’t like being barefoot when the sidewalk is hot, pets also don’t enjoy their bare paw pads being in contact with hot surfaces!

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