Taking Care of Your Dog in Hot Weather
The mercury here in Melbourne has just nudged 34 degrees and I thought it was a timely reminder to people to take care of their pets, especially their dogs in hot weather.
It really is just common sense, if you wouldnt do it, or you wouldnt do it to your child, dont do it to your dog 
Otherwise enjoy the good weather and get out and enjoy it.
1. Alway have fresh cool water available
2. Alway have shade available and a place they can get out of the wind
3. Dont walk them on hot ground, dogs paws can burn and blister if walked on hot sidewalks or cement, if you wouldnt walk on it in bare feet, dont walk your dog on it.
4. Do NOT ever ever ever leave them in your car. Temperatures in cars can soar within minutes of the car being closed up. Heat stress sets in deceptively quick
5. Don’t assume your dog can swim and rinse off coats to avoid irritation from chlorine or salt water.
6. Minimise exercise on hot days
