The significance of the summer solstice to dogs

The arrival of the summer solstice means that the temperature will continue to rise, which is also the saddest period for dogs.
The rise in temperature will make dogs irritable and restless, and will also bring about some summer diseases.

As the weather gradually gets hotter, many dogs’ appetites are not very good, and they no longer like to eat food or move. This is also a relatively common and normal phenomenon.

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People need to cool down and protect themselves from heat in summer, and so do dogs. Cooling our dogs should start with bathing, clipping, and drinking dog water.

The battle against heatstroke for dogs - shearing

Shearing has certain benefits for dogs. Although dogs do not sweat, their thick hair will still prevent them from contacting cold objects. Heat dissipates over time, so cutting the coat thin can make the dog more comfortable. However, the existence of hair can block the damage caused to the dog's skin by direct sunlight and reduce the occurrence of sunburn, so it should be trimmed appropriately and not shaved.

If you want to cut your dog's hair at home, the method is most important. You must use a clipper to cut close to the skin. Never pick up the fur and cut it, as you may accidentally cut their skin. For dogs, one haircut per summer is enough. In addition, when shearing, pay attention to preserving the hair on the lower abdomen. These hairs can protect the dog’s reproductive organs from damage.

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Summer is the most difficult season for dogs. Especially long-haired dogs, the temperature and humidity are very high, and they are prone to heatstroke. Summer is also the season when skin diseases are prevalent. Sweat glands are found throughout the body, and dogs’ sweat glands are concentrated on their feet. They generally use breathing and respiration to dissipate heat, and their mouth and chest are always wet, which can easily cause eczema. Therefore, avoid shaving your dog's entire coat unless he has a severe skin condition.

Dog's battle against heatstroke - bathing

Water is a magic weapon for cooling down. Even dogs who are not usually interested in bathing will play in the water because they can't stand the high temperature. However, dogs cannot take a bath every day like people, so dogs can be helped to cool down according to their unique physique.

Bathing tips:

1. Generally speaking, dogs can take a bath once a week. Even if the weather is hot, they cannot bathe frequently.

2. When your dog comes back from playing outside, don’t give it a bath immediately. Let it calm down before washing it.

3. Even in summer, do not use cold water to bathe your dog. Use warm water appropriately.

4. If possible, you can let your dog play in a small swimming pool or a large water dish, which can achieve a cooling effect without getting the whole body wet.

5. In summer, dogs are prone to skin diseases because their fur is too thick and long, and they can only use their tongues to dissipate heat, so they don’t sweat.All methods are eliminated. It is recommended that parents groom their dogs frequently, preferably using a parasitic bath liquid.

6. Prevent skin diseases and use external parasite medicine to shampoo. After soaking, you can let it stay on the dog's body for a while and then wash it away so that the medicine can penetrate into the hair roots and protect the dog's skin. .

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Bathing your dog in the summer is not only to keep your dog clean, but also to cool your dog down. However, try not to let your dog take a bath directly in cold water, as this can easily make your dog catch a cold. Although summer is hot, dogs should be bathed appropriately and not too frequently.

Dogs’ battle against heatstroke - cold drinks

The weather is hot, and dogs also need to eat something cold to cool down, but the temperature in their stomachs is higher than that of humans, so they eat too much at once Cold drinks can cause irritation and make dogs sick. Therefore, it is very important to grasp the amount of ice cream fed. It is best to lick it when it eats popsicles. If you feed it half a bowl of ice cream at once, you will be waiting to send it to the hospital.

For the temperature of drinking water in summer, we usually use cold boiled water, which is neither cold nor hot, to help the dog cool down. Do not give the dog ice water, or just take out food and milk from the refrigerator. Yogurt etc. By the way, mung bean soup is also a good drink for dogs.

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Although dogs are very afraid of heat and need to be cooled down, cooling down should not be excessive. Human stomachs can also have adverse reactions after eating too much cold drinks, not to mention delicate dogs. So, dear parents, don’t be tempted to feed your dog a lot of cold drinks because of his pitiful eyes. If you feel that plain water is not enough to relieve the heat, mung bean soup is not bad either.