Keep your dog safe in a heat wave
Let’s keep Fido cool.
When it’s hot out for us, it’s hot out for our dogs. That might seem like an overly simple statement. But it’s easy to lose your cool in a heatwave!
The good news is that there are a really easy ways to ensure your furry BFF stays safe when temps are on the rise.
1 - Don’t leave Fido in the car:
The temperature inside your car on an 85-degree day—even with the windows slightly open—can reach 102 degrees!
If you have to bring your dog with you in the car at all during a heatwave, make sure the errands you are running are dog-friendly. That way you’re not risking serious injury.
2 - Buy booties
Paws up if you’d walk barefoot on concrete on a 100-degree day? No one? Right. If it’s hot enough to fry an egg—and burn your feet—on the ground, it’s too hot for Fido’s paws.
Ground temps can reach over 145-degrees on that 100-degree day due to a full day of direct sunlight. If Fido needs to take a walk, consider outfitting their paws with some booties.
3 - Have heat-friendly fun!
Los Angeles is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. As a result, there are plenty of indoor dining and hanging options—and outdoor shaded restaurants, etc.—that allow dogs.
If you’re looking for easy ways to spot if your dog is too hot, we’ve got you covered!
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