Protect Best Friend From Heat

A Spokane veterinarian is applying some heat in a warm-hearted way to people who hike or bike with their dogs in hot summer weather. “It can kill the dog,” said Dr. Joseph Harari. While he specializes in veterinary orthopedics and surgery, he also owns a dog and likes to take it hiking. But sometime Harari chooses to leave Benny home for his own good, or carefully locate the exercise route to shade and water. Harari stresses that orthopedics is the focus of his practice, noting that his bread and butter is people who transport their dogs in the backs of pickups or in car seats with windows rolled down. “I can’t tell you how many dogs are launched out of vehicles, but it pays my bills,” he said. He sees the heat issues related to dogs more as a dog owner than a vet. “It’s common sense,” he said/ Rich Landers , SR. More here.

Question: Do you take your dog with you on outdoor adventures?