COOL TREATS
CAN BE TRICKY
While it’s fun to spoil your
pup with a frozen snack,
be careful with sugary
human treats or unsafe
ingredients like xylitol.
SAFER OPTIONS
• DIY pup-sicles (yogurt +
fruit in an ice cube tray)
• Frozen low-sodium
broth cubes
DIY FROZEN
TREATS
TROPICAL PUP-SICLES
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ banana
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
Blend & freeze in
silicone molds
OPTIONAL: add
blueberries or shredded
carrots
SCOOP: Avoid grapes,
chocolate, and xylitol.
When in doubt, look it up
before blending it in.
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HOT PAVEMENT HURTS
If the pavement feels hot to your hand, it’s
burning your dog’s paws. Asphalt temps
can top 130°F on a sunny Florida afternoon.
TRY THIS
Place the back of your hand on the
pavement for five seconds.
Too hot for you? Too hot for them.
SMART MOVE
Stick to shaded paths or grassy parks. Need
to go urban? Look for breathable dog
booties at your local pet boutique.
LOCAL TIP: Visit pet supply stores like
Auggies Pet Supplies in Fort Lauderdale for
booties, cooling bandanas, and paw balm.
THE HEAT IS REAL
Dogs and cats can’t sweat the way we do.
Instead, they rely on panting and
minimal sweat glands in their paws to
regulate temperature, and that’s often not
enough in our steamy subtropical climate.
WARNING SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE
• Rapid panting
• Drooling or glazed eyes
• Weakness, vomiting, or collapse
WHAT TO DO
• Walk early or late, not mid-day
• Always carry water
• Provide shade or a cooling mat outdoors
Never, ever leave your
pet in a parked car!