Cool Idea's for Hot Dogs
Remember, hot weather can be especially deadly for dogs left outside without shade or water. To help prevent heat exhaustion, make sure animals have shade and water (in an anchored bucket or a heavy bowl).
Make sure to watch for symptoms, such as restlessness, excessive thirst, heavy panting, lethargy, lack of appetite, dark tongue, rapid heartbeat, fever, vomiting, and lack of coordination. If the dog displays any of these symptoms, get him or her to shade immediately and call a veterinarian. Lower the dog's body temperature gradually by providing water to drink, applying a cold towel or an ice pack to the head, neck, and chest, or immersing him or her in in Luke to cool water, not cold.( Cold water could throw them into shock).
Never leave a dog in a parked car. On a mild 73ºF day, the temperature inside a car can reach 120ºF in 30 minutes. On a 90ºF day, the interior of a vehicle can reach 160ºF in minutes.
If you see a dog in a car and see any of these signs, take down the car's color, model, make, and license-plate number, have the owner paged inside nearby stores, and call local humane authorities or police. Have someone keep an eye on the dog.
Don't carry your dog in the bed of a pickup truck. This is always dangerous, but the heat brings the added danger of burning the dog's feet on the hot metal.
Don't take your dog jogging—except on cool mornings or evenings—and don't force exercise. On long walks, rest often and take plenty of water. Hot pavement can burn dogs' paws; choose shady, grassy paths.
Keep your dog indoors. If he or she must stay outside for long, avoid the hottest part of the day. Provide shade, water, and a kiddie pool. Keep drinking water in an anchored bucket or a heavy bowl that won't tip over.
When your out for a walk or bike ride and you see a dog, take a second or two that you look like they are being taking care of. If you see a dog in distress, contact humane authorities. Never put your self in danger, always contact the Humane Society, if you are concerned about a four legged friend!