When the summer months start pushing down upon us, and we get the type of heat in the middle of the day that you’d expect to see on the Costa Del Sol, spare a thought for all the dogs out there and remember that they’re still wearing their coat…
This is a good reason to give them a haircut. There is nothing worse for a dog than being out in the sun all day long when it’s got loads of hair covering it’s skin the poor thing. It isn’t as though they have much choice sometimes is it? Dogs will go where their owners or handlers take them and they don’t have the ability to ask for a drink or for a little shade.
You need to give your dog a good trim at the beginning of summer and keep it well trimmed during the summer months.
Whilst you’re out and about on your travels walking the dog, or perhaps visiting somewhere like the beach for the day, please remember that your dog needs as much shade as you do. If you imagine all that heat penetrating your dog’s skin and making it’s blood boil i’m sure you’ll understand just how important it is; it isn’t as though they can wear a hat really is it?
Another thing that not everyone remembers when they take their dog out for the day is to keep it well watered. A dog without water can become very unwell and even die. It’s a serious business looking after your dog in the hot weather, so take care.
Tags: dog advice, Dogs, hot weather