Dog's and cat's foot pads are very sensitive to heat and can easily blister. While many pets love to swim, chlorinated water irriates your pets eyes, and heat and sunlight around a pool are intense. Never leave your pet unattended around a pool. Once in, a dog cannot get out without help, and may soon panic and drown. This can come in the form of a dietary supplement or a powder or spray.
Hair is a natural insulator whether the it is warm or cool.
In the summer, an animal's coat insulates against sun, heat and insect bites. Regular brushing removes dirt and loose undercoat, which cleans and cools your pet. When you brush, check around the ears, between toes, along the legs, at the lower abdomen and base of tail. Many lawn and garden products contain chemicals that can be harmful, or even fatal to your dog if swallowed. Once ingested, ethylene glycol changes into a crystalline substance that will attack the kidneys.