Top Five Summer Dog Safety Tips From 'The Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan!

Top Five Summer Dog Safety Tips From 'The Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan!

LOS ANGELES, July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- During these hot summer months, it is important to keep your dogs in mind when it comes to keeping cool.

Here are Cesar's Top Five Tips for battling the heat!

1.) Exercise your dog early in the morning or late at night. These are the

cooler parts of the day, and this will make the walk more comfortable

for both you and your dog. I'm a believer in vigorous exercise for
healthy dogs, but this is the time of year to back off on exercise
intensity.
2.) Know the signs of dehydration. Dogs can't sweat. They cool off by
panting, so an overheated dog will drool excessively. It will become
lethargic, its eyes will be bloodshot and it may appear a little pale.

If you lift its skin, it will take longer than usual for the skin to
fall back into place.
3.) Be creative! Find new ways to cool your dog. Don't have air
conditioning? No problem! Find a spot in the shade and set up a kiddie

pool. At the Dog Psychology Center, we have misters that spray the
dogs with gentle streams of misty water. Lay down a wet towel for your

dog to lie on. Or simply set up a fan in front of a pan of ice.
4.) Make sure your dog is properly hydrated! Different dogs respond
differently to the heat. Also, if your dog is overweight or has a
darker coat, he may be more likely to dehydrate. Carry a bottle of
water when going on a walk with your dog. Better yet have your dog
carry it for you in a backpack or a vest! This will give your dog a
sense of purpose, and the water in the bottles will help keep him
cool.
5.) Do not leave your dog in a parked car -- even for a few minutes! Heat
inside a parked car can build to deadly temperatures in a matter of
minutes, even in the shade and with the windows open. Plus, a dog may
get overexcited in the car due to passersby or panic from
claustrophobia, making dehydration more likely. If it's hot outside
and you can't take your dog in with you, be safe: leave your dog at
home.

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