keep your dog cool and hydrated in warm weather months

• Add some wet food to your dog’s diet to up their water intake and stimulate their appetite.

• Incorporate fresh cooling foods to your dog’s diet in summer.

• Make sure your dog has access to clean, fresh water at all times – they’ll need more water in summertime

• Give your dog water that is cool or room temperature – not ice cold

• Cold water can be a shock to a dog’s system in the heat of summer.

• Don’t forget to bring water with you on a walk or trip.

• Feed your dog foods that have a high water content, like watermelon or cucumber.

• Change up mealtimes to the cooler times of day – early morning and night rather than a big meal in the middle of the day.

• Place your dog’s food in a cool or shady spot – indoors ideally.

• If feeding outside do not leave food out for too long – hot temperatures makes food go bad faster (and bacteria grow more quickly). Your dog could get an upset stomach eating old or spoiled food.

• A cool soft wash cloth is a good cool me down after summer walk or play.