Dogs and heat world

David Sparks Ph.D. Heat can have a devastating impact on our animals – it’s something that, in a clinic setting, I have seen first-hand.  All animals outdoors in the heat – whether large or small – require shade, continuous access to fresh water, and air movement and ventilation. These basic concepts are of course the same principles that apply to us. With this in mind, this three-part series will cover heat stress in dogs, horses and cattle with specific considerations for each. Dogs are not proficient sweaters, making them more prone to overheating.