!Let's Talk! Button

Helping Fido Beat The Heat

April 15, 2020
Summer is coming up fast! This time of year can be rough on our canine pals. After all, Fido is wearing a fur coat! You’ll need to make sure your pet doesn’t get too hot. In this article from Fairfield Animal Hospital, your Cy-Fair animal hospital, a local vet offers some tips on helping your pooch stay cool.

Water

First and foremost, make sure your dog always has fresh water. If Fido has a yard to play in, he’ll need water bowls outside as well. On hot days, drop a few ice cubes into your pet’s water. Your four-legged friend may also enjoy a pet fountain.

Swimming

Swimming is great activity for our canine companions. This will help keep Fido fit and keep him cool. Of course, this one very much depends on how your dog does with water. Some pups are natural swimmers. Others? Not so much. If this isn’t a good option for your furry friend, let him splash around in a kiddie pool or play under a sprinkler instead.

Schedule

On scorching days, limit Fido’s outdoor time during the hottest part of the day. Walk and play with your canine buddy in the mornings or evenings, when it’s cooler.

Cold Treats

You can pick up doggy ice cream for Fido at many pet stores or grocery markets. Or, make your own. You’ll find some great recipes online. You can also make ‘pupsicles’ by freezing kibble, doggy biscuits, or other treats in water or sodium-free broth. Tail wags guaranteed!

Comfy Bed

Consider getting Fido a cooling pad for his doggy bed. You can also freeze a towel and put that on your pup’s bed. Or, point a fan at it. Just make sure he can’t knock it over!

Summer ‘Do

Some dogs are just more comfortable with a trim in summer. This isn’t an across-the-board recommendation, however. Pups with double coats, like huskies, should never be clipped. This can actually damage their fur, and keep it from properly insulating Fido.

Cooling Vests

These are fairly new, but work quite well! You wet the vest before putting it on Fido. The vest will cool him off as the water dries. The tricky part may be finding one that fits. Measure your pooch before buying. Please contact us here at Fairfield Animal Hospital, your Cy-Fair animal hospital, anytime. We’re here to help!
  • All
  • Adoptions
  • Behavior
  • Boarding
  • Cat Care
  • Dog Care
  • doggy daycare
  • General
  • General Care
  • General Health
  • Illness & Disease
  • Pocket Pet Care
  • Uncategorized

Pet Preparation Tips

June is Pet Preparation Month! National disasters seem to be happening more and more frequently,…
Read More
Boxer standing in field

Helping Your Rescue Dog Adjust

May 20th is Rescue Dog Day! Adopting a rescue dog can be a very beautiful…
Read More
Hamster

Getting Your Child A Hamster

May 10th is World Hamster Day! Hammie actually has two celebration days: April 12th is…
Read More

Walking Your Cat

Do you keep your cat inside? That’s definitely a great option: Fluffy is both safer…
Read More

5 Reasons To Adopt A Greyhound

April is Adopt A Greyhound Month! Greyhounds are very sweet and intelligent, and they can…
Read More

Helping A Rescue Cat Settle In

March is Rescue Cat Month! That’s one cause we’re purrfectly happy to support. Of course,…
Read More

Boarding Fido

Pet Sitters Week starts March 5th! Choosing who is going to look after your beloved…
Read More

Spotlight On The Bracco Italiano

Did you know that Italy’s Carnevale takes place in February? Those festivities include lots of…
Read More

Bouvier des Flandres

Here at Fairfield Animal Hospital, your Cypress, TX animal clinic, we like celebrating pups of…
Read More
1 2 3 22