{"id":11447,"date":"2024-07-02T17:38:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T21:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=11447"},"modified":"2025-01-14T18:14:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T18:14:44","slug":"summer-dog-care-guide-how-to-keep-your-best-friend-safe-cool-and-happy-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digest\/summer-dog-care-guide-how-to-keep-your-best-friend-safe-cool-and-happy-this-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Dog-Care Guide: How to Keep Your Best Friend Safe, Cool, and Happy This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Summer is a chance for many of us, human and canine alike, to spend time outside and have fun&mdash;going to pools, parks, and ballgames; eating on patios; and taking road trips, to name just a few reliable warm-weather standbys.&nbsp;<\/p><p>But when should dogs enjoy the sunshine, and when are they better off chilling by the air conditioner? When should dogs join you on a vacation, and when should you leave them with a trusted friend? And is there any way to help dogs overcome the fear of their pyrotechnical archnemesis, fireworks? Find the answers to all of these questions, and more, below.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthow-to-prevent-heat-stroke-in-dogs\/\"><strong>How to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Dogs love to play outside, but going too hard when it&rsquo;s hot can lead to this life-threatening medical emergency.<\/p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3377 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestwp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Hotdog-panting.jpg\" alt=\"A dog panting.\" width=\"1987\" height=\"1240\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestdo-dogs-sweat\/\"><strong>Do Dogs Sweat?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>One reason it&rsquo;s so important to keep dogs cool in the summer is that they can&rsquo;t deal with sweltering conditions the same way we do. Technically, they can sweat, but they rely more on other methods&mdash;like panting&mdash;to remove heat from their bodies.<\/p><p><strong>One more tip about dogs in the heat: <\/strong>Never, ever leave your dog in a parked car. This may be obvious to you on a hot summer day, but&mdash;per the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/resources-tools\/pet-owners\/petcare\/pets-vehicles#:~:text=The%20longer%20you%20wait,%20the,110%20degrees%20inside%20your%20vehicle!\"> <span >American Veterinary Medical Association<\/span><\/a>&mdash; the inside of a vehicle can easily reach triple digits within 20 minutes, even if it&rsquo;s only 70 degrees out.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthow-to-keep-your-dog-hydrated\/\"><strong>How to Keep Your Dog Hydrated<\/strong><strong><br>\n<\/strong><\/a>Adequate water intake is crucial to dogs&rsquo; health, especially when it&rsquo;s hot out.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestdogs-on-a-plane-or-other-form-of-transit-how-to-travel-with-your-dog\/\"><strong>Should You Bring Your Dog on Your Summer Vacation?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Travel safely with your pal this season&mdash;or make sure they stay happy if you leave them behind for a bit. You may also want to dig into our article specifically about<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthow-to-road-trip-with-your-dog\/\"> <span >taking a road trip with your dog<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthow-to-travel-with-the-farmers-dog-food\/\"><strong>How to Travel With The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog Food<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Going out of town doesn&rsquo;t have to mean a vacation from fresh food; here&rsquo;s how your dog can keep eating healthy on the road.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestdogs-and-swimming\/\"><strong>Should Dogs Swim?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>We&rsquo;ll help you decide whether getting in the pool is right for your pal, and offer some tips on teaching them to doggy paddle.<\/p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9256 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestwp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Chip_Betty-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"A dog in a life jacket standing on a dock near a lake.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestdining-out-with-your-dog\/\"><strong>Dining Out With Your Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>A lot of restaurants will let you eat outside with your dogs when it&rsquo;s nice out. Here&rsquo;s how to make sure it&rsquo;s a five-star experience for all involved.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestfido-fear-fireworks-helping-canines-cope-with-kabooms\/\"><strong>Fireworks Safety for Dogs<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>July 4 is around the corner, and it can be a dangerous time for dogs&mdash;but you can make the holiday safer and happier for your own pet by following the steps in our guide.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthow-to-camp-with-your-dog\/\"><strong>How to Camp With Your Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Whether you want to glamp in style or bushwhack through backcountry, here is everything you need to know about how to camp happily with your dog.<\/p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5959 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digestwp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog_poking_head_out_of_tent-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A dog's head poking out of a tent.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthiking-with-your-dog\/\"><strong>How to Hike With Your Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Exploring the outdoors with your pup is a great way to exercise and introduce novelty and adventure into your routine.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesthow-to-remove-ticks-from-your-dog\/\"><strong>How to Remove Ticks From Your Dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>One of the few drawbacks of spending time outside with your dog is the risk of tick bites. Here&rsquo;s how to avoid ticks, spot them, and remove them.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.tfd.engineering\/digesta-dog-who-plays-baseball-big-pupi-swings-for-the-fences\/\"><strong>This Dog Can Play Baseball<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Is this article &ldquo;useful?&rdquo; Maybe not. But baseball is a big part of summer, and Pepper&mdash;also known as &ldquo;Big Pupi&rdquo;&mdash;is a star.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering whether your dog should go swimming, how to keep them cool, how to protect them from ticks, and whether they should come along during your summer travels? 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