Protecting dogs from the heat

During the summer, it's important to keep yourself safe on hot days. It's also important to keep your furry friends safe, and there are a lot of ways to do that.

The Pathfinder spoke with Holli Hargrove, animal control manager with Missoula County Animal Control to pick her brain on the best ways to take care of man's best friend when it's hot. This conversation has been edited for clarity.

Pathfinder: What is the most important thing dog owners should keep in mind about protecting their dogs from the heat in the summer?

Hargrove: Know the signs and symptoms of overheating so owners can get th...