America's Top Dog Model Ambassador*Romeo
The dog days of summer are here and temperatures are rising. Just like people,
pets are vulnerable to illnesses and injuries related to hot weather, including
sunburn, heat stroke, and paw pad burns. The following tips will help to keep your pet
safe and cool while you share fun in the sun!
1. Stay Hydrated
Make sure your pet has plenty of water at home and on outings. Pets can become dehydrated quickly in the heat. Provide access to fresh water at all times.
2. Beat the Heat
Avoid excessive
exposure during the strongest hours of sunlight, usually between 10
am and 2 pm. Take walks during the cooler hours of the day.
3. Make a Splash
Many dogs enjoy a swim, whether it's splashing in the ocean, paddling in a pool, or a run through a sprinkler. All of these activities can help bring body temperatures down.
4. Protect paws
Hot cement and sand can burn pet's paws. Pawz Dog Boots help protect paws. Made of natural rubber, Pawz are 100% biodegradable and designed to go on easily and fit securely without zippers or straps. Yet durable, Pawz offers serious paw protection. Also, by Pawz, Maxwax is 100% natural paw wax made with bees wax and lanolin to moisturize dry/cracked paws.
Prince Ali
models his prize Pawz
Dog Boots
5. Made in the Shade
Seek areas out of direct sunlight. If your dog, is the
fashionable type, don a stylish hat and coordinating sunnies like
these designed by Susan Howard of Hayley's Hats.
Sailor hat and sunnies by Susan Howard
6. Feel the Breeze
Beautiful handcrafted palm leaf hand fans add the perfect tropical detail to your summer soiree. Known as Buri fans, these natural fans are perfect for keeping cool.
