Hot weather DO'S AND DONT'S

• Never keep your pet in an unattended car OR A CHILD
Even if the temperature is moderate outside and the windows are open, cars can heat up like ovens. Never keep your pet closed up in a pen or kennel without shade, adequate ventilation or water.

• Shade is a must.
If you leave your pet outside while you go to work, remember to make sure there is always a shady place for them to rest. The sun moves through the yard all day, there may be lots of shade when you leave and no where to hide in the afternoon.

• Always have lots of water available for your cat or dog to drink in the hot weather.

• Freeze the water: Again, if you are leaving your pet for the day, Warren suggests freezing water in the bowl so they'll have cool water to drink throughout the day.

• Don't shave.
Shaving your dog's hair too short, rather than cooling them off, actually robs them of their natural sun block -- yes, they can be burned.

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