If you’re living in the Cape Town area, you would have experienced the intense heatwave that hit the city over the last few days leaving us all feeling a bit concerned about our dogs alone at home.

• Below are a few tips to help keep your furry best friend cool over the hot days:
• Never leave your dog in the car
• Keep your house cool
• Limit the exercise
• Check the pavement
• Offer plenty of water and shade
• Make cool treats
• Keep an eye on the humidity, too
• Take care of at-risk dogs
• Groom your pet
• Visit your vet
• Watch for signs of overheating

Available at:
https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/features/dog-cool-summer#2