The summer months are perhaps the best months for both dog and owner.Long warm days give way to mild evenings with long daylight hours, making the perfect conditions for walking.For dog owners across the country there can be little better than a quick early morning walk with their pooch.A good walk is great for your health, and your dog will also benefit from the exercise and fresh air. But don’t forget that with summer comes new, unwelcome dangers to your dog.

BBQs

A BBQ is often the highlight of the summer. It is common that when you are outside cooking your dog will be enjoying the garden with you.But did you realise that having your dog around a BBQ can be very dangerous.The worst case scenario is that the dog does not even realise the barbeque is hot until it is too late. If your dog is lively and excitable it could easily crash into the BBQ, or trip you up. Plus, human food cooked on a BBQ is not actually very healthy for a dog.You might think is ok to feed your dog a sausage, burger or pork chop but these meats are really not good for him, no matter how much he loves the taste.Greasy human food offers your dog no nutritional or health benefits and your dog will always ask for more.Instead of unsuitable human food just offer him a big bowl of his favourite dog food. Plus, your dog could end up choking on small bones if you offer it chicken wings or drumsticks.

A plentiful supply of fresh water

Remember that water is one of the core components of any animals diet and dogs are no different.As the months get warmer it becomes even more important.Make sure that you offer a bowl full of clean, fresh water with every bowl of food and when you are out and about take a bottle of water and a bowl with you.He will benefit from regular drinks and will certainly be thankful that you are quenching his thirst!

The dangers of keeping a Dog locked in a Hot Car

Do not be tempted to leave your dog in a locked car for more than a few minutes, especially during summer.The inside of the car can rapidly overheat, causing dehydration and even death.If you have to take your dog out with you in the car make sure you take his lead with you so he can leave the car when you do. Failing that, leave him at home!

Pet Friendly Sun Tan Lotion

Like us, dogs can be negatively affected by the sun.You can now but dog friendly sun tan lotion that is formulated to protect against sunburn. Pay close attention to those areas with little fur coverage, such as the nose and ears.