Unlike humans, dogs only have a small number of sweat glands which are in their paw pads, and also panting to get rid of heat. Therefore during summer time it is essential to protect them from the heat, preventing heat stroke and dehydration at the same time. Here are some helpful tips: 

•Taking dogs for walks early morning and late evenings during cool periods, prevents their paw pads from overheating or getting burnt, just like humans do if we step on hot concrete with our bare feet! Tip: Do not take your dog on a walk during the hottest part of the day. Put the back of your hand on the ground, if you can’t hold it for more than 5 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog to walk on. 

• •Gear up your canine companions with doggy shoes - Shoes allow dogs to walk on hot

•While walking, carrying a collapsible bowl or travel water bottle helps with drinking water on the go and prevents your dog from getting extremely thirsty and dehydrated. Handy and easy to carry too!

•Having a cooling mat to sit or lie down on while travelling in the car. 
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Gel Cooling Mats: Click here.

•Pets get sunburnt just like us humans too, especially those with short fur or no fur at all, and especially pets with white/light coloured fur. Pet Sunscreen will protect their skin from getting burnt. Tip: Apply to nose and ears, also to bellies. When dogs lie on their backs under the sun, they may get sunburnt on their bellies. It is important that human sunscreen is NOT used for your pets as it can be toxic and harmful.

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Signs of dehydration to watch out for:

•Sunken eyes

•Lethargy

•Loss of skin elasticity

•Weakness

•Collapse

•Dry and Sticky Gums

•Excessive Panting

•Slow pacing 

•Change of attitude