To keep it cool, add ice cubes. Pets like cool surfaces, so clear a space in the bathroom or kitchen for them to lounge. Try freezing bowls of water to supplement an ample unfrozen supply. Dogs can drink several gallons a day. Leave wet blankets for your pet to lounge on, re-applying water often.
Animals can be sunburned, so don t shave off their fur.
Their coats also act as insulation from the blistering temperatures. If you do cut your dog s fur, experts recommend you leave at least 1 inch. Don t walk your dog on hot concrete. Just like their masters, pets can suffer heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke. Hose down the animal and apply ice packs to the back of its neck or to the top of its head.