Dr. Josh • 06-07-24 • Keeping pets safe in the summer heat
dallasvoice.comHappy Pride, Dallas Voice readers! Welcome back to my monthly Woof column and to the amazing month of June. I am sure we are all very excited for not only the Pride festivities, but also for the potential positive change that awareness can bring to our community.
Now this also means that summer has arrived, bringing with it the peachy heat that Texas is known for. So in this column, I want to focus on how to care for your pets during these hot months.
As we all know, Texas summers are brutal, and our pets feel it even more intensely than we do. Imagine wearing a jacket and walking barefoot on hot pavement — that is how it feels for them.
To keep your pets safe, avoid walking them during peak heat hours. Instead, take them out early in the morning or late in the evening and test the ground with your hand or foot to ensure it is not too hot.