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Representing the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, Unleashed Foundation Director Marian Eccles made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to impart some tips on keeping your dog cool this hot summer season.
With record breaking temperatures this summer, dogs who spend a lot of time outside can quickly overheat. To help keep dogs comfortable Eccles shared some of the techniques she uses with her own dogs.
M. Eccles
Eccles said certain breeds will do better with the heat than others. At the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, many breeds of dogs come and go each month. One technique that works well with most is the use of large stock tubs with enough water to cover their paws.
M. Eccles
Signs that your dog is overheating include heavy panting and fast breathing, thick drool or sticky saliva, bright red gums or tongue, weakness, shaking or unsteady walking and vomiting or collapse.
If you enjoy walks with your dog, use dog friendly trails on dirt or grass as opposed to any asphalt. If you must walk on asphalt or concrete, check the temperature by holding your hand on the surface for seven seconds. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.
Walk your dog earlier in the morning or later in the evening when the temperatures are cooler. Remember to never leave your dog in a car, even with the windows cracked. After just 10 minutes, the interior temperature of a car climbs by 19°F to 20°F, regardless of whether windows are slightly cracked. Within 30 minutes the inside of the car heats up by 30°F to 40°F, even if the outside air is mild.
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Last modified: August 1, 2026