{"id":1077,"date":"2015-08-03T16:03:37","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T16:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thegooddogguide.com\/blog\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2015-08-03T16:03:37","modified_gmt":"2015-08-03T16:03:37","slug":"need-some-tips-on-how-to-prepare-your-pets-for-the-summer-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegooddogguide.com\/blog\/need-some-tips-on-how-to-prepare-your-pets-for-the-summer-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Need some tips on how to prepare your pets for the summer months?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Watch our video with Steve Backshall and vet Paul Manketelow to get clued up<\/p>\n<p>Just what do we need to know to make sure our pets are happy and healthy in the summer months? All too often it\u2019s obvious things that get forgotten, from hydration to parasite protection to heat stroke.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to prepare your pets for the summer months\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oHorbfB0XKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Hydration is absolutely key in the warmer months and it\u2019s advisable to make sure that you not only keep their usual bowl topped up, but also consider having other water bowls accessible to encourage your animals to keep hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Try to walk when it\u2019s cooler so before 11am, or after 3pm.\u00a0 Make sure you pick up a travelling water bottle, so you can give them a quick drink to stop your dog from overheating.\u00a0 Most important, make sure you check the ground isn\u2019t too hot for your pet\u2019s paws. Parasites thrive in warm conditions therefore it\u2019s important to keep your pets protected from parasites all year round and particularly in the summer months. Your pet can be subjected to parasites more frequently in the warmer conditions, and they can easily be picked up in whilst enjoying a walk in the countryside or visiting your local park.<\/p>\n<p>Watch our video for hints and tips on how to keep your pet happy and healthy this summer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch our video with Steve Backshall and vet Paul Manketelow to get clued up Just what do we need to know to make sure our pets are happy and healthy in the summer months? All too often it\u2019s obvious things that get forgotten, from hydration to parasite protection to heat stroke. 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