Veterinarian: ‘Just putting out a bowl of water for them isn’t enough’ heat creates health risks for dogs

Dogs with flatter faces and stubby noses, such as Pugs and English Bull Dogs, are impacted more by the heat, veterinarian Virginia Leis said. Dogs use panting as a way of regulating body temperature, but the respiratory systems in the short nose breeds are not as well equipped for handling the heat.

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