The Dog Days Of Summer
- Lifestyle
- July 27, 2021
A fun fact about Bev and Val is that we love our kids- oops our dogs-oh and the kids too. We are obsessed with our Shih Tzus. Bella, Brutus and Oscar live the good life. They give back in so many ways. Bella and Brutus, Val’s dogs love to snuggle, provide hours of entertainment- like little cute clowns and they love food. Bella would eat a hole through a wall for a crumb. Oscar stays by Bev’s side- if he wasn’t a dog you’d call it stalking. Oscar is really sweet , is a great sport with Bev’s grandkids and he too loves his treats. As the dog days of summer heat up, we need to keep our pets cool and comfortable.
Keeping Your Cool
Some ideas for keeping your dogs cool as the temps and humidity go up:
Always provide shade if your dog is outside
Make sure your pet has plenty of cool water
Keep your pet groomed
Don’t walk your dog on hot pavement- if it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER leave your dog in a hot car
A wet dog will remain cool, provide a source of water to cool them off
Don’t walk your dog in the middle of the day
Doghouses are not good for dogs in the heat….there is no air flow
Products That Help Them Stay Cool
As mentioned before we truly love our little furry friends and have some other selections that you may love! Read on.
Bev and Val’s Shih Tzu’s are considered elderly as they are all over ten years old. Sometimes when they reach this age they may need some assistance….they don’t want to go for a walk but they want to go outside! That is when a good dog stroller comes in handy. When it is really hot, a stroller is also a good choice to keep your pet from overheating on a long walk. They can always hop in and enjoy the ride.
One way to keep your dog cool is to put some ice cubes in their water bowl……this is easy and you do not have to purchase anything. Frozen blueberries and watermelon, fresh or frozen peas….NOT CANNED…and frozen apple slices are a good choice too.
Another novel idea…just don’t take them out when it is too hot!!! HAHAHA!
A favorite pet store that we love is Premier Pet Supply. This local, family owned pet store has nine locations in our metro Detroit area. They have a fabulous selection and truly have everything you would need for your pets! They have free local delivery as long as your order is over $25. Each staff member can answer any questions and you will always be greeted with a “Hello” when you enter the store. This week, July 26 – August 1, is Customer Appreciation week at Premier Pet Supply. They are offering 20% off of everything…no limitations or exclusions. Go and stock up!
We just love our pets and want to keep them happy and safe. Have you found anything else that can help your pet when summer temps are on the rise? Build a pool, yeah you should do that.
Bev and Val. xoxo