LUBBOCK, Texas — Summer is here and many are eager to have some summertime fun. Your furry friends deserve to have summertime fun too, but some summer activities may be harmful to your dog. Taylor Ruggles with the Lubbock Animal Shelter told EverythingLubbock.com about how to care for your dogs in the summer temperatures.
Can you leave a dog in the car?
Ruggles urged pet owners not to leave their dogs in the car while it’s off. The temperature inside the vehicle is much hotter than it is outside and can be very harmful to dogs.
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How long can dogs be outside?
Every dog breed has different temperatures and amounts of time they can handle outside. Generally, dogs with long hair can’t spend extended amounts of time outside, but shorter-haired dogs would be able to spend longer outside. Ruggles suggested doing your research to learn what your dog can handle.
If your dog is a working dog or an outside dog, Ruggles said to make sure they always have access to shade and clean water. Owners who build enclosures for their dogs outside must ensure they have ventilation, Ruggles said.