Drink plenty of water to prevent heatstroke

In summer, it is best to prepare a larger water basin or two water basins for pets that are not easy to knock over to ensure adequate drinking water.
When you go out for a walk with your dog, don’t forget to bring water and a water bowl for your dog, because after exercising in high temperatures, your dog needs to drink a lot of water to dissipate heat and quench thirst.
At this time, the owner must feed cold water, not ice water, to prevent gastrointestinal irritation. It’s best to take them outside in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler, and let them play in the shade as much as possible. The body of an adult dog contains 60% water, and the proportion of water in the body of a puppy is even higher. Water is an essential nutrient for dogs. When there is a water shortage of 20%, the dog's life is in danger.

Children suffering from heatstroke should cool down immediately

When you find that your dog is panting with its mouth wide open, foaming around the mouth, losing balance when walking, confused, and physically weak, it is most likely that it is Suffering from heatstroke. At this time, the dog's body temperature should be lowered as soon as possible. You can shower the dog's body with cold water or put it in a cold water bath to cool down.

Be aware of common issues when raising pets in summer

1. Don’t leave pets alone in the car

If you have a car, never leave your pet alone in the car while you go out to eat or do errands by yourself. Because the temperature in the car is very high in summer, it is very difficult for the heat to escape, even if the car window is opened a small crack, which can easily cause heatstroke in pets. When you come back and find your baby unconscious, it may be irreversible.

2. Pet air conditioning disease

If people stay in an air-conditioned environment for a long time, they may suffer from air-conditioning disease. Similarly, pets can also suffer from air conditioning disease if they stay in an air-conditioned environment for a long time. Especially at noon when the weather is hot, pets may easily get sick if they are taken outdoors or if they have been exposed to the sun for a long time and brought back to a home with air conditioning.

The main symptoms of air conditioning disease are sneezing, runny nose, depression, anorexia, and even not eating or drinking. They look like cold symptoms. In fact, they are much more serious than colds. When the condition is severe, body temperature rises, breathing speeds up, and heart rate speeds up. May cause sudden death. Therefore, owners should not let their pets sleep under air conditioning vents. It is best to keep them in an environment with natural wind. In addition, do not blow the air conditioner directly after taking a shower.

3. Correct summer makeup

In summer, you should promptly clean the hair on the soles and abdomen of pets to help dissipate heat; trim the ear hair of long-eared dogs to prevent the breeding of mites. It is best to bathe and comb your dog every week to prevent skin diseases. Do not expose your dog to the sun after taking a bath. Dry it first. When shearing, be sure not to cut too short, as proper hair can block ultraviolet rays. Also pay attention to the different trimming methods of different dog breeds, so that each dog has its own standard summer grooming.

4. Pay attention to hygiene when eating in summer

Because the temperature is high in summer, dog food is easy to ferment and deteriorate, causing foodPoisoned. Therefore, it is best for dog food to be fresh food that has been heated and then cooled. The amount of dog food should be appropriate every day, and no leftover food should be discarded. Food that has been fermented and spoiled must be discarded resolutely and cannot be retained.

5. Keep cold water on hand

Dogs only have sweat glands on their paws, so they often cannot stand the heat. They stick out their tongues and breathe to regulate body temperature, so it is best to always prepare cold water for dogs to drink.

6. Pay attention to leftover food

Be careful to prevent food poisoning in summer and keep tableware clean at all times. If there is any leftover food, we should pour it out. Before feeding, it is best to smell whether there is any rot. In addition, dogs should be fed high-protein food to supplement nutrition.

7. The location of the dog house

In summer, the dog house should be placed in a sunny place that is not exposed to direct sunlight and ventilation. If possible, the dog house should be moved in a timely manner. If the dog house cannot be moved, it is best to use bamboo sheets or wooden boards to create sun shade.

8. Repelling mosquitoes

After placing the dog house in a dark place, you must also be careful of mosquito infestations. Mosquitoes are the vector of heartworm infection. To prevent mosquitoes, it is best to prepare dog-specific mosquito coils, insect repellent, etc. You can also use insecticidal lamps.

9. Air conditioning

When installing indoors, be careful not to let the wind blow directly onto the dog. Air that is too cold can also cause harm. In particular, dogs should not be allowed to enter air-conditioned rooms frequently to avoid adverse effects caused by excessive temperature differences.

10. Avoid taking a walk at noon

Walking on a hot day at noon can easily lead to heat stroke, so it is best to walk in the morning and evening when the weather is cooler.

11. Skin care

Summer is most likely to cause eczema, so special attention must be paid to the condition of the skin. Dogs with strong body odor can take a bath and use medicated soap for better results