How to keep your Yorkie safe and happy during long outdoor outings?

No, I would not bring Bailey. She may get excited about being outside, and run around. She needs to rest completely for the next 10-14 days so she heals and does suffer any post-operative complications. Best of luck.

He is a brachycephalic breed which means that he has a short snout and upper airway that is not adapt to being in hot climates for long periods of time. Therefore he is more at risk to having heat stroke than other breeds. I would recommend not leaving him outside for more than 30 mins- 1 hr at a time, even with shade, and definitely not to leave him out without direct supervision. You should always be able to monitor his activity level for any signs of being overheated. I hope your pet Judd stays safe out there in this scorching heat. It's always best to be safe than sorry. Best wishes and take care.

I am not sure whether you want to train Baylee to the pad or to go outside. EIther way, you will need to keep her on a leash (you can attach it to your belt loop to keep your hands free). If you want her to do her business outside, when she starts to circle or sniff say something like "let's go outside!" and take her right out to her designated spot. Do not walk her around. Stand in one place and repeat "go outside." When she goes, praise her and bring her back in immediately. By catching her before she goes and preventing her from going in the house, she will get the idea and should start letting you know when she has to go out. Be watchful, because each dog comes up with her own way of doing that . . . it may be a bark, a scratch at the door, running back and forth, etc. If you need further assistance with this, just click on the prompt to initiate a consult. Good luck!

You will need to make sure Shiro is kept indoors during the day in the air conditioning or with a fan. Do not let him stay outside. Make sure he always has cool water to drink. Walk him early in the morning and later in the evening when it's cooler. I hope this helps!

Lola will have such a fun time at the beach! Dogs just love it! First off, make sure she is fully vaccinated before taking her. Other people will bring their dogs to the beach, and you don't know if they have had their vaccines or not. Her health is very important, so if she isn't fully vaccinated, do not take her. Make sure you take along plenty of fresh water for her to drink, and take a bowl from which she can drink. You probably should take extra water to rinse her off before putting her back in the car so the salt water gets out of her fur and she doesn't get sand in your car. Do not allow her to drink a lot of the ocean water. Too much will make her vomit, trust me that happened to my dog once! Cleaning vomit out of the backseat of a car is not fun. Bring a beach umbrella or something that will give her shade so that she can cool down. Dogs can easily overheat, so make sure she doesn't run around too much, and has plenty of breaks to cool down. The extra water you bring can help with that. You do not want her to get heatstroke, which is too often fatal and is a medical emergency. If she appears to be getting too hot, get her into the car right away and turn on the a/c. Offer her water, and take her into a vet right away if she doesn't appear to cool down. Signs of heat stroke include rapid panting, a bright red tongue, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you see any of those signs, do NOT delay in getting her to a vet. Do not let her eat anything on the beach such as shells or washed up dead fish because those could make her sick. Bring a leash for her. When she's done at the beach, wait at least an hour before feeding her to avoid her developing bloat. Hopefully these tips help you, enjoy your trip!

There are cooling mats available that you can take with you to help keep him cool. Make sure there is always fresh clean cool water available for him to drink, even if you have to carry it yourself. Never walk him on hot pavement in the summer. You may consider also taking cold packs with you to supplement the cool pad and/or a damp towel for him to lie on.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lexie. If she has a jacket and boots, those will help to protect her from the elements. If not, several short outings will be safer than taking her out for a long walk. I would keep the outings short (maybe 10 mins or so) depending how cold the windchill is where you are located. If she doesn't seem be enjoying herself, this is a sign that she is uncomfortable. It is always best to err on the side of caution. If you are at all concerned, I would just give her additional exercise later this week when it warms up a bit. I hope this information helps!