It's okay to give him a trim, he adds. Just don't give him a buzz cut unless that's his usual style. Don't fret about feed. Most dogs and cats naturally eat less during the summer months, so don't be alarmed if your pet's appetite falls off a little bit, says Dr. Hilsenroth. Only Put in a pool.
Dogs often enjoy taking a cool dip on a hot day.
Fill a small wading pool with an inch or two of cool water to give them a pleasant place to cool off, Dr. Willyard says. In most cases, a little rest and a cool drink of water is all your hot, panting pet needs to recover from the heat. But if he gets too hot, he could develop heatstroke, which means he needs a vet fast. But you don't have to take your pet's temperature to recognize the warning signs. Visible symptoms of heatstroke include exhaustion, heavy panting and a lurching gait, says Robert Hilsenroth, D.V.M., executive director of the Morris Animal Foundation in Englewood, Colorado.