Preventing dehydration in your pets in hot weather, your dogs can overheat very easily, causing heat stroke. Be sure to always have cool fresh water available for them.  If you take your pet out playing, you must not forget to bring along a jug of water, not only for yourself, but for your dog too.  They make some really neat water containers that can strap right on to your pets back, making it possible for them to carry their own water supply.

Never leave your dog or cat in the car on hot days, because they can overhead extremely quickly.  Be sure your cats have plenty of fresh water too. Providing a drinking fountain with running water or adding a couple of ice cubes to the water bowl will sometimes encourage them to drink more water.