1. 🐾 Hydration is Everything

• Always Fresh Water: Refill bowls more often—heat makes pets drink more.

• Add Extra Bowls: Especially if pets roam between rooms or outdoors.

• Frozen Treats: Ice cubes, frozen fruit (for dogs), or safe DIY pupsicles = fun & cool.

2. 🌡️ Beat the Heat

• Limit Outdoor Time: Walk dogs early morning or late evening.

• No Hot Pavement: Use the “5-second rule”—if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws!

• Provide Shade: Whether it’s a bird cage near a window or a dog in the yard, always offer shade.

3. 🚫 Avoid Overheating

• Watch for Heatstroke Signs: Heavy panting, drooling, weakness, or vomiting—act fast.

• Never Leave Pets in Cars: Even with windows cracked, temps rise dangerously in minutes.

• Use Fans & Cooling Mats: Great for indoor pets during peak heat hours.

4. ✂️ Grooming & Coat Care

• Regular Brushing: Helps airflow and removes shedding fur.

• Don’t Shave Certain Breeds: Double-coated dogs (like huskies) use their coat to regulate temperature!

• Birds & Baths: Offer a shallow bath or misting to keep them refreshed.

5. 🦟 Bug & Parasite Protection

• Use Preventatives: Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are more active in summer.

• Keep Food Covered: Avoid attracting bugs around food and water dishes.

• Clean Habitats Regularly: Especially for outdoor enclosures, litter boxes, and cages.

6. 🧳 Summer Travel & Safety

• Update ID Tags & Microchips: In case pets get lost on vacation.

• Pack Pet Essentials: Food, collapsible bowls, leash, vet records if you’re hitting the road.

• Boarding? Visit and book early—good places fill up fast in summer!