Preventing heatstroke can save your pet’s life and your pocketbook a lot of money.  Here are some suggestions for ensuring the safety of your pet:

• Whenever possible, keep your pet indoors where it is cool.  The ideal temperature for your pet is 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Provide plenty of shade.
• Provide plenty of water.
• Do not exercise your during the hot hours.
• When you do exercise your dog, you can put a wet T-shirt on them to help keep them cool.
• Do not keep your pet on asphalt or concrete.  Heat can be reflected off of these surfaces, making it even hotter.
• Cool your pet down with water or take them swimming.
• Do not leave your pet in a parked car even if it is in the shade or for a short period of time. The temperature inside the vehicle will rise rapidly.