Here in the Northeast, we have grown accustomed to experiencing at least one heat wave each summer. Every July, as temperatures rise and the sun lingers longer in the sky, National Pet Hydration Awareness Month  arrives with an important reminder: hydration is not just a human concern. While The Beach Dog often focuses on our canine companions, this month highlights that all pets—whether furry, feathered, or scaled—are vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstrok