Chapter 6: Exercise and Walks in the Heat

Chapter 6: Exercise and Walks in the Heat

Plan walks for the cooler parts of the day, ideally early morning or after 7pm, and test the pavement with the back of your hand before letting your dog stand on it. On very hot or hazy days, shorten the session and stick to shaded paths. Indoors, games of fetch down a hallway or quick training drills keep a dog busy without the heat.

Cats stay fit with a scratching post, a high perch by the window and moving toys. If your pet pants heavily, drools or refuses to move, stop at once, offer water and let it rest in a fan-cooled or air-conditioned room. During heavy monsoon downpours, indoor play beats wading through flooded streets.