For us humans, the warmer weather will often mean ditching the heavy, stodgy meals for something lighter like a salad.
Why do we all seem to eat better during the summer?
But just as we might change how and what we eat depending on the season, should we be doing the same with our furry friends?
As we head towards the summer months, with temperatures rising and more time spent outside, there are a few ways you should adapt your dog's diet to keep it as fit and healthy as possible, according to working dog food brand Skinner's.
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And while some dogs do require a change to their diet, other dogs don't - it all depends on how much more exercise they are getting.
With the sun shining and the weather finally hotting up, it's inevitable that we'd want to be spending more time outside, and that means more walkies for our four-legged friends.
To find out how we should be adapting our dog's diet during the summer, we sought advice from Zoe Russell, a nutrition officer at Skinner's.
She said: "During the summer months, some dogs are a lot more active for a number of reasons, including being taken on longer walks with their owner as the weather improves.
"If your dog’s activity levels are rising, it’s important to ensure their nutritional needs are still being met, which may mean opting for a more energy-dense food."
She added: "If they are exercising more, their daily feed intake may need to be increased, to ensure their energy levels aren’t left depleted and they have enough nutrients to keep their coat, skin and muscles strong.
"However if you find you need to significantly increase their intake above the manufacturer’s guidelines, then it may be better to switch to a more energy-dense food in this instance."
Although it may be tempting to spend more time outside, Zoe warned against walking our dogs when the ground is too hot. During the summer, many owners choose to walk their dog early in the morning or later in the evening.
But not all dogs exercise more in the summer.
Zoe also added: "However, some dogs will tend to move less and sleep more in the hot weather, in which case it may be best to stick to their usual food regime. Or in the case of some working dogs, the working season has not yet started so dogs may be less active during the summer months."
And it's not just what you feed your dog that needs to be adapted, it's when you feed them too.
"Like humans, some dogs may have a decreased appetite in warmer weather," said Zoe.
"Therefore why not try feeding in the cooler times of the day when their appetite is likely to be higher to help ensure they get their daily intake of food.
"Alongside this, dogs should have access to fresh, clean water at all times."
How much water should my dog be drinking?
Just like us owners, our dogs can also become dehydrated if they do not drink enough water, especially during warmer temperatures.
Zoe advised: "Dogs often need to drink more water in the summer months, as hot summer days directly affect your dog’s water needs, especially if they are walking or playing outside.
"It’s important to make sure your dog doesn’t become dehydrated, especially as extra water is lost through excessive panting as temperatures rise. That being said, dogs should have constant access to fresh, clean water, regardless of the temperature or season."
Zoe told us that a rule of thumb is that dogs need once ounce of water per one pound of body weight, but said that the best way to ensure they are well hydrated is to make sure their water bowl is always topped up. She also advised taking a collapsible water bowl and bottle of water out on any walks.
And it's not only water that can help to keep them hydrated, food can too.
"To help keep your dog hydrated, you may choose to feed a wet diet as these contain a high moisture content of around 70-80% moisture."
