The VERIFY team went to experts to find out whether some claims about dogs in the heat are true. A dog can overheat, and suffer from dehydration or heatstroke just like a human can. These are some ...

Hot weather can sneak up on your dog’s health in ways that aren’t always obvious. Dogs don’t sweat like humans, so they rely heavily on panting to cool off, but that only goes so far.

Why do dogs pant? While you might typically associate a dog’s panting with being overheated, the truth is, there are many different reasons dogs pant—and each one requires a different course of action ...