When it’s hot outside it’s especially important to protect senior pets from temperature extremes. Older dogs can be more sensitive to hot weather than younger dogs and may fall victim to heatstroke more quickly. 
Here are some ways we can moderate the environment or make lifestyle changes to help our golden oldies stay comfortable when the mercury is rising.
Provide easy access to an air-conditioned environment, particularly if your dog has heart or respiratory problems.
Provide plenty of shade outdoors. If you don’t have trees to provide shade, set up a tarp or other overhead covering.
Make sure there is plenty of cool water available. Throw some ice cubes into your dog’s water bowl and change the water once or twice a day.
Bring out the kiddie pool and fill it up to a safe level for your dog to lie down in.
Walks are important for senior dogs, but if you’re used to going on a lunchtime outing or heading out right after work, you may want to alter your schedule as your dog gets up in years. Go early in the morning or wait until sunset when the heat isn’t shimmering off the sidewalk.
