Summer is the time to enjoy beaches, picnics and outdoor sports but summer may also bring hazards to your dog. Dogs are more susceptible to heat because they cannot cool themselves as effectively as humans; sweating only from their paws and panting to reduce their body temperature. We urge everyone with dogs to remember these summer sun safety tips:

1. NEVER leave your dog in the car on a warm, sunny day as temperatures can sore to over a 100 F within a few minutes regardless if the windows are open an inch or two or the car is parked in the shade. Older dogs, puppies, overweight dogs and those with heart or respiratory problems generally have a harder time regulating heat. Breeds with short muzzles such as bulldogs and ......