While exercise is important, take extra care during hot and humid weather. Walk your dog in the early morning or late evening. These include heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid pulse, unsteadiness, staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue. Lower the animal's body temperature immediately by moving it to a shady area, give it small amounts of cool water or ice cubes to lick, and cover its head, neck and body with cold towels. Take the animal to a veterinarian immediately.
Warm weather can create skin problems.
If your pet is scratching more than usual or has raw skin, see your veterinarian. Daily brushing will keep your pet's coat healthy and clean. Good grooming also involves bathing and trimming long fur. Mosquitoes transmit heartworms, and fleas transmit intestinal parasites. Give your pet preventative medications provided by your veterinarian.