07/15/2026
🌞🐾 Beat the Heat with Your Best Friend, Colorado Springs! 🐾🌞
Summer is a great time to get outside, but when temperatures climb, it's important to help your dog stay cool and safe.
💧 Keep fresh, cool water available at all times.
🌅 Plan walks for early mornings or evenings when it's cooler.
🐾 Check the pavement before every walk—if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your dog's paws.
❄️ Cool your pup down with frozen treats, a cooling mat, or some time in the shade.
🔥 Too hot for a walk? Try these fun activities at home!
🧩 Hide treats around the house for a fun nose-work game.
🎓 Practice obedience or teach a new trick.
🥣 Fill a Kong or lick mat with frozen peanut butter (xylitol-free), plain yogurt, or dog-safe fruit.
🎾 Play tug or hallway fetch indoors.
👃 Use puzzle toys or roll treats in a towel for a fun enrichment challenge.
💦 If your dog enjoys water, let them splash in a kiddie pool or sprinkler in a shaded yard.
Remember, mental exercise can be just as tiring as physical exercise!
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion like excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or confusion. If you notice these symptoms, move your dog to a cool area, offer water, and contact your veterinarian immediately.
👇 How does your dog like to cool off during the summer? Tell us in the comments!
