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Grandmother in a floral apron sipping lemonade from a glass on a shaded porch as a black and white Havanese gazes up at her. 3 / 29

Abuela Took One Long Sip of Cold Lemonade. Chispa Was Watching Every Drop.

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Ice clinks in a tall glass of lemonade, a lemon wedge floating near the top, as Abuela takes a long, grateful sip on the shady porch. She wears her favorite rose-print apron over a blue T-shirt, silver hair gathered back, glasses perched low. Right beside her sits Chispa, the black and white Havanese, gazing up with total devotion and maybe a little hope that the glass contains something for her. The weathered porch boards, a screen door, a potted plant and a green lawn stretching out beyond the railing make it feel like the hottest part of a slow summer day.

On warm afternoons, small dogs can heat up faster than you might expect, and long-coated breeds like the Havanese benefit from staying in the shade during peak sun. Keep fresh, cool water within easy reach and watch for signs of overheating, like heavy panting, lethargy or unsteadiness. Lemonade and other citrus drinks are not a good choice for dogs, since the acidity and sugar can upset their stomachs. A bowl of water with a few ice cubes, or a frozen dog-safe treat, is a much better way to help a pup cool down. If you are worried about heat stress, contact your vet right away.

Chispa may not get a taste of the lemonade, but she gets something better: a cool porch and her favorite person beside her. That seems like a fair trade on a summer afternoon.

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