🔹Make sure pets always have access to fresh, clean water. Consider carrying a water bottle and portable bowl if you’re out walking or playing.

🔹 Keep pets inside during the day if possible. If pets spend time outdoors, make sure they have access to shade at all times. Provide a cool, shady spot where your pet can rest.

🔹Choose to go outside with them during the cooler morning or evening hours, and avoid the hours with the hottest weather. Short walks and brief trips for them to relieve themselves are fine, but protect them from the heat. Bring water.

🔹 Be aware of the temperature of the sidewalk, asphalt or sand, as the heat can cause burns to your pet’s paw pads if they get too hot. Try early morning or evening walks when the ground is cooler.

🔹 Don’t leave your pet in a parked car when the outside temperature is high; not even with the windows half open, as the temperature inside a car can rise quickly and be fatal to your pet. If you can’t take them with you, it’s best to leave them at home.

🔹 Take care of their coat. Brush your pet regularly. Frequent brushing helps remove dead hair and makes it easier for your pet to stay fresh. Consult a veterinarian before performing a drastic haircut.

🔹Beware of pools and water. Not all pets are good swimmers. Always keep an eye on them when they are near water. If your pet swims in a chlorinated pool or in the ocean, rinse them with fresh water to remove chemicals or salt.

🔹Parasite protection. Summer is peak season for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. Consult with your veterinarian about appropriate preventative treatments.

🔹 Proper Diet and Exercise. Meals, keep them somewhat lighter. Make sure their diet is balanced. Control, in addition, exercise. Reduce the intensity of exercise on hotter days and opt for low-impact activities.