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Texas heat does not play fair, and dogs pay the price fast. We sit down with groomers Shannon and Tanya from Hound Therapy to explain how quickly a dog can overheat in North Texas, why panting is not always enough, and how humidity can turn a normal summer day into a medical emergency.

We get specific about what dog owners can do before trouble starts. We talk through the most common grooming misconception we hear every summer: shaving a dog does not automatically protect them from heat stroke. We explain how a double coat can still help when it is properly de-shed, why shaving can increase sun exposure, and what “comfort” grooming can and cannot do for a dog’s core temperature. We also share practical, real-world tips for hot-weather walks, including the back-of-hand pavement test, shade planning, and simple paw protection to prevent burns.

Then we move into the signs of overheating you cannot ignore. We cover early dog overheating symptoms like excessive panting, bloodshot eyes, foamy drool, and restlessness, plus the red-alert signals that mean it is time for emergency veterinary care: stumbling, disorientation, collapse, vomiting, seizure-like shaking, and diarrhea. We also share safer cooling steps using cool water and towels while avoiding sudden ice-cold shock, and we repeat the rule that saves lives every year: never leave a dog in a parked car, even with windows cracked.

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To learn more about Hound Therapy visit:
https://www.HoundTherapy.com
Hound Therapy
3509 E Park Blvd.
Plano, TX
469-367-0009