Vet shares 6 ways to keep your dog cool in the summer (using things you already have)

Dog lying on a blanket on the grass and wearing a pair of sunglasses.

Overheating is dangerous for dogs and can lead to dehydration, seizures, heatstroke, and in some cases, even death. As the weather gets warmer, it becomes more important than ever to know how to keep them cool and prevent these health conditions from developing.

Thousands of dogs die from heatstroke every single year, and a recent study in the UK showed that 75% of cases were caused by exercise, 13% by environmental heat, and 5% by being trapped in hot cars.