Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX Dog Owners Fighting Texas Heat
By Poo Scooper
Its the middle of the summer in Texas and already temperatures have hit record highs in the year 2015. Especially in North Dallas including Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX area. Local electric companies publicly announced to all their customers about using less electricity. This is due to an increase in usage or consumption of electricity to cool down homes and businesses.
We as humans have the ability to do things to get more comfortable when we are in hot weather temperatures. However, when it comes to our dogs, they don't have a lot of choices, especially when they are covered in fur. Our dogs cant talk to us and let us know that they would like some cold water or turn the temperature on the air conditioner down, etc. But, there are some steps that we as dog owners can be take to help our furry children cope with high temperatures.
In Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX and surrounding areas, many of our clients who request our professional pet waste removal or pooper scooper services, pet sitting or dog walking services, are doing the following to help their dogs battle the tough Texas heat:
- Keep your dogs hydrated - Always have drinking water for your dogs where ever you take him/her. Its always important to make sure that your dogs have plenty of water to drink. Also it is important that their water bowls are clean as it can develop mold and bacteria when not cleaned over a period of time. In times of very high temperatures, many dog owners in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX and surrounding areas will make sure that their dogs keep one, two or more bowls filled with fresh water with ice. This is because if your dog is very hot, they will drink lots of water to stay hydrated and cool. Always try to clean your dogs bowl at least once or even twice a day to maintain a clean water bowl with fresh and clean water.
- Keep your dogs in a cool place or shaded area - Dogs can get hot very quickly, especially if they have thick fur. However, their body temperature can get cooler if they are in the house or in a shaded area away from exposure to the sun. Many dog owners in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX keep their dogs inside the house where they feel the cool dry air from the air conditioners.
- Take your dogs out for a walk early mornings and late evenings - Many dog owners understand that between the hours of 11am and 4pm, the sun has done a great job in heating everything it touches. Walking your dogs during these times can negatively affect their health due to high temperatures. Also, if the streets or floors are really hot, it can negatively impact the dogs paws due the floors being really hot. Think about it, If you would walk outside on the concrete floor or on the street, you will immediately feel your skin on your feet burning. If you need to walk your dogs while temperatures are really hot outside, try walking your dogs in an area where the floors are not as hot in an area where there is grass.
- Get a small kiddie pool for your dogs - Kiddie pools are low cost and they can be fun not just for children but also for your dogs. Many dog owners in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX area have a small kiddie pool filled with water on their backyard where their dogs can get in the kiddie pool with water. This helps dogs get cool and relax. You do not need to fill it up all the way. Only fill it up to a certain point where if your dog lays down, no more than half of their body is in water. Always make sure to clean the kiddie pool and fill it with fresh water at least once a day. Dogs will drink water inside the kiddie pool and also may have the urge to potty in the kiddie pool. Always make sure to maintain clean fresh water in the kiddie pool.
- Get your dogs a small fan - Small fans can be a great tool for your dogs to stay cool when they are laying down on their bed, in their crate, etc. Have the fan 2 to 3 feet away and at a good speed that can blow air to your dogs while they are relaxing. Small fans are also low cost and you can find them in a price range from $7.00 to $20.00 dollars depending on the brand. They can be found in many local and well known stores in your area or can be bought online.
- Give your dogs a bath - During these hot temperatures in Texas in the summer, many dog owners in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX and surrounding areas take the time to give their dog a bath so that the dogs feel cool and refreshed. If they are dirty, make sure to use a good pet shampoo. You can also give your dog a bath with no shampoo. The purpose of the bath is just to make sure that your dog can stay cool.
- Be aware of how dogs look and feel - A good indication to see if your dogs are dehydrated or high temperatures negatively impacted your dogs health is to touch your dogs gums in their mouth. If they are dry, you may need to call your veterinarian as soon as possible. Always carrie your veterinarians information where ever you go. If your dog shows symptoms such as dizziness, dehydration, not opening their eyes, etc, then you will need to get your dogs medical attention right away.
As dog owners, we always want to make sure that we can give the best care possible to our furry best friends and family members. Always make sure to be on high alert during these high, hot temperatures in Texas as well as in any other state where hot temperatures can be deadly to dogs.
If you are a dog owner and live in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, TX area, we encourage you to learn more about Poo Scooper.
Poo Scooper is a company that is committed in helping pet owners and commercial properties in the North Dallas, TX area with removal of pet waste or dog poop from their yards. Our pet waste removal services, dog poop cleaning or pooper scooper services are offered Mondays through Sundays between the hours of 9am and 6pm. Request services today by Clicking Here.
Areas where we provide our Poo Scooper services in North Dallas, TX include Allen, Carrollton, Dallas, Frisco, Plano, and McKinney. Other areas are on a case by case basis and would recommend that you contact us at 972-325-6373 to verify if we provide our Poo Scooper services in your area.
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Areas where we provide our Poo Scooper services in North Dallas, TX include Allen, Carrollton, Dallas, Frisco, Plano, and McKinney. Other areas are on a case by case basis and would recommend that you contact us at 972-325-6373 to verify if we provide our Poo Scooper services in your area.
Requesting services online is very easy and convenient. If you are looking to request services Click Here to register and create your FREE online account. You are able to request and schedule services within a few minutes after creating your profile. If you are a current client of Poo Scooper, please Click Here to log in to your account to request services. You can also contact us at 972-325-6373 or by email at info@pooscooper.com.
