Quote:
Originally Posted by Roxiesmama  Roxie came to us in October, so this will be our first spring/summer with her. Today the weather was so nice (70's) that I put her in her play yard outside while I sat and read for a bit. Even though her water bowl was in the play yard with her, she started panting a lot, so I brought her inside.
I think I need some warm weather tips. Can dogs get sunburn? Heatstroke? What precautions should I take as I want to start spending more time outside?
I have been very diligent in keeping up with her flea/tick regimen, and she goes back for her Lyme booster next week.
Thanks a bunch in advance! |
Yes. They can get sunburned. They can get skin cancer. They can also suffer heat stroke. Mine loves to lay in the sun and many times I have hauled her in out of the sun, because I could see her panting. I think she'd stay until she was baked thru and thru!
Oh! I hope you have shade. That's always the best place after a few minutes of sun anyway.