It is getting to be that time of the year where the sun is shining, and the heat is rising. This is a fun time for you and your four legged friend but, summer seems to have a catch when it comes to this.
A lot of dogs get very warm when they are active in the summer because they have a lot of fur. With some dogs, like double coated dogs
(which means they have an outer coat that protects them, and a soft inner coat), their soft inner and outer coat keep away the heat and keep in the cool, but even this process doesn't last very long. Today we are going to look at what we should have for these warmer days! Lets get started.
Dogs with long hair should have it cut down a little bit around the paws, neck, ears, and eyes. You might be wondering, "Why the neck?" well dogs let go of heat around their neck and head, and we don't want to trap it in fluff. Dogs with short hair are probably fine.
Some breeds of dogs are something called brachycephalic, that means that they have trouble with breathing if they are to cold or to warm. This occurs in "smushed-face" dogs like pugs and bulldogs.
If you and your dog enjoy swimming, it's time for some new pool toys!! Pool toys can be so fun for any dog, especially water dogs! You can get good toys at Petco and Target for good prices. Be careful with swimming if you have a thick boned dog like bulldogs because they sink like a rock in water.
Finally, exercise must-haves. No dog likes to stay inside all summer. For being outside in the heat, you should have some sort of water bottle or bowl if you are near drinking fountains. Also, it cant hurt to have a small fan for breaks and of course, some fun toys!
I hope you and your pup enjoy this beautiful weather coming our way!
A lot of dogs get very warm when they are active in the summer because they have a lot of fur. With some dogs, like double coated dogs
(which means they have an outer coat that protects them, and a soft inner coat), their soft inner and outer coat keep away the heat and keep in the cool, but even this process doesn't last very long. Today we are going to look at what we should have for these warmer days! Lets get started.
Dogs with long hair should have it cut down a little bit around the paws, neck, ears, and eyes. You might be wondering, "Why the neck?" well dogs let go of heat around their neck and head, and we don't want to trap it in fluff. Dogs with short hair are probably fine.
Some breeds of dogs are something called brachycephalic, that means that they have trouble with breathing if they are to cold or to warm. This occurs in "smushed-face" dogs like pugs and bulldogs.
If you and your dog enjoy swimming, it's time for some new pool toys!! Pool toys can be so fun for any dog, especially water dogs! You can get good toys at Petco and Target for good prices. Be careful with swimming if you have a thick boned dog like bulldogs because they sink like a rock in water.
Finally, exercise must-haves. No dog likes to stay inside all summer. For being outside in the heat, you should have some sort of water bottle or bowl if you are near drinking fountains. Also, it cant hurt to have a small fan for breaks and of course, some fun toys!
I hope you and your pup enjoy this beautiful weather coming our way!
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