Not only summer, but “COVID-19 Summer” . During this unusual time of social distancing, outdoors is the best place to be. We want to include our dogs in the fun, but we have to be smart. Before we rush out to enjoy “kumbaya” moments in nature with our furry pals, we need to be aware of the potential hazards.
不仅是夏天，还是有COVID-19的夏天， 在这个不寻常的社交距离时期，户外是最好的去处。 我们想让狗狗参与其中，但必须有准备。在出门+和毛茸茸的朋友一起享受大自然新鲜空气之前，我们需要意识到潜在的危险。

Here are a few to keep in mind:
这里有一些要记住的：

Protect the feet/pads from the heat and hard surfaces. One positive effect of being sheltered in place: It has encouraged more people to get out and exercise. Running is a popular activity, and dogs can make great jogging buddies. However, while we have running shoes to protect our feet from the heat, our pooches are on bare paws – and the scorching sidewalk burn and injure their paw pads. Imagine running on white-hot coals without shoes or socks on…and for miles. That’s what running on hot asphalt can be like for a dog. And when their feet get really hot, their body temperature can increase to levels that can threaten health issues – like heat stroke. So, if you like running with your dog, invest in some “dog booties” (like soft shoes) that can help keep the paws and pads safe as well as help maintain a safe body temp.
保护脚掌不受地面温度和硬质地面的影响。随着疫情变缓，更多的人出去锻炼。跑步是一项受欢迎的活动，狗可以成为慢跑的好伙伴。然而，我们有跑鞋来保护脚免受高温，但狗狗却赤裸着爪子——灼热的人行道会烧伤它们的爪垫。想象一下，没有穿鞋或袜子，在白热的煤炭上奔跑……而且跑了好几英里，这就是狗在热沥青路面上奔跑的感觉。当它们的脚变得非常热时，体温会升高，甚至可能威胁健康——比如中暑。所以，如果你喜欢和狗狗一起跑步，那就买一些“狗靴”（比如软鞋），可以保护爪子和肉垫的安全，帮助保持安全的体温。

There is no need to shave! It’s very understandable to think that when it’s hot, your Golden Retriever would prefer a buzz cut. But, not so fast. Believe it or not, that thick, furry coat provides insulation for a dog, while also protecting them from the sun’s heat (a natural sunscreen, if you will) – all instrumental in helping maintain a proper body temperature. Shaving them down doesn’t help – and can possibly hurt them. If they have large matts in their coat? By all means, have those shaved out. But, leave the luscious locks.
没有必要剃毛！天气热的时候，你的金毛犬更喜欢寸头，这可以理解。但是，先别急。厚厚的皮毛为狗提供了绝缘，也保护它们免受太阳的热量(如果你愿意的话，这是一种天然的防晒霜)——所有这些都有助于保持适当的体温。剃掉它们没有帮助，反而可能会伤害狗狗。

Stay on leash! So you’re outside in a gorgeous, green park with your active, furry buddy who is pulling at the leash, ready to do the 100-yard dash. You look down and say, “We’re the only ones here. Why not let her run free?!” Well, here’s why not: Because while your dog is very smart, she’s still a dog – and these days, one that’s been cooped up more than usual. Her natural tendency is to investigate, to hunt – and all it takes is one sound from the trees, one flirty squirrel, and she’ll be off to the races. Before you know it, she comes back with a leg swollen from a snake bite, or a face full of porcupine quills. Or even worse, she runs out into a busy road. All of those scenarios amount to spending anxious hours at the vet ER – not the way you want to spend a summer day. It is certainly worth keeping that leash attached.
带上牵引绳！在一个美丽公园里，你准备与活跃的小伙伴准备进行 100码冲刺。你可能想要帮它解开皮带，但是最好不要哟。这是因为，虽然你的狗很聪明，但它仍然是一只狗——而且这些天，它比平时被关起来更久。它天生的倾向是侦察和狩猎——只需要树上发出一点点声音，或者一只过路的松鼠，它就会狂烈奔跑。或者更糟糕的情况，它跑到一条交通繁忙的道路上。所有这些情况都可能需要去兽医急诊室——而这不是你想要度过夏日的方式， 所以要拉好牵引绳。

Dogs love jumping in the lake…and all dogs can swim, right? Actually, not all dogs can naturally swim, so some of them don’t “love” it. For those dogs, lifejackets are a great option (and yes, they do make canine-specific floatation vests). For those pups that do have an affinity for lake-wading, be careful of dangers like snakes and insects. Also, lake water can sometimes make dogs ill if they ingest it.
狗喜欢在湖里跳跃……所有的狗都会游泳，对吗？事实上，并不是所有的狗都天生会游泳，有些狗并不喜欢。对于那些狗来说，救生衣是一个不错的选择（犬类专用漂浮救生背心）。对于那些确实喜欢蹚水的幼犬，要小心蛇和昆虫等危险。此外，如果狗不小心喝下湖水，有时可能会生病。

Stick to dog food – even during the barbecue. We’ve all done it. You’re finishing up that last, succulent pork rib. Then, you look down to see your sweet floppy-earred friend, with those sad eyes that seem to be saying “Please sir…might I have some?” You figure “One little piece won’t hurt, right? Why not allow him to enjoy this tasty bone before I clear my plate?” This why: We see more patients with pancreatitis, with severe gastrointestinal distress, ingestion of foreign bodies (like bones) during the summer and holiday seasons that any other time of the year. Don’t let the sad eyes pull you in – just say no. Dogs should eat dog food. Not our food.
坚持吃狗粮——即使是在烧烤的时候。你正在烤最后一道多汁排骨。然后，你低头看到耳朵耷拉下来的好朋友，那双悲伤的眼睛似乎在说“求求你，先生……可以给我一些吗？” 你认为一小块不会受伤，对吧？ 何不让它享用这美味的骨头呢？ 然而，我们发现更多患有胰腺炎的患者，或者患有严重的胃肠道不适，都是在夏季和假日时摄入异物（如骨头），而不是一年中的其他时间。不要让狗狗祈求的眼睛改变你的原则——坚持说不。狗应该吃狗粮，而不是人类的食物。