NEW ORLEANS — Summer has officially started, and it can be a fun time to be outside with your pets. However, owners should be cautious about their pooches spending too much time in the heat. Dr.

It’s easy to forget that while we’re enjoying the sun, our dogs are experiencing heat in a completely different and more dangerous way. They can’t tell us when they’re too hot, so it’s our job to ...

When humans exercise, they work up a sweat that naturally cools them down. But dogs rely on panting to regulate their body temperature, and if they get too hot, this canine method doesn't really work.