Be careful about heatstroke when raising dogs in summer

Summer is a season where heatstroke is especially common. Not only people can suffer from heatstroke, but dogs can also suffer from heatstroke. Since dogs' sweat glands have degenerated and they can only rely on their mouths and foot pads to dissipate heat, they are more susceptible to heatstroke in summer.
1. In summer, the kennel can be placed in a cooler place to avoid prolonged sun exposure. Fans and air conditioners can be used appropriately for dogs, but attention should be paid to appropriate heating and cooling, not to blowing for too long, and attention to ventilation in the environment.
2. You need to ensure sufficient and clean water, but do not give cold food to your dog, especially when you are eating ice cream and your dog looks at you pitifully. A dog's body temperature is higher than that of a human body, so eating cold drinks can easily irritate his stomach and cause diarrhea.
3. Even in summer, it is best to use warm water to bathe dogs, which can not only wash them clean, but also prevent cold water from irritating the skin and causing colds.
4. When going for a walk, choose a time in the morning or evening when the sun is not too strong. Try to choose a cooler time to go out. Do not keep your dog in a place exposed to the sun or in a hot and stuffy place. This is very likely to kill him.
5. The amount of exercise can be appropriately adjusted according to the dog’s shape and size to avoid heat stroke caused by excessive exercise. Bring clean drinking water to your dog when you go out, so that he can drink it at any time to avoid dehydration.

Be careful about skin diseases when raising dogs in summer

Skin diseases are also common diseases for dogs in summer. Due to the high temperature and high ultraviolet radiation in summer, coupled with the flowering and seeding of various flowers and plants, these factors may cause Dogs have skin allergies, with symptoms of itching and red rashes. When a dog has itchy skin, it may keep scratching and scratching, causing its skin to become infected.
1. If your dog has a sensitive constitution, do not take your dog to places with lush flowers and plants. If you find that your dog has itchy skin, you should take it to a pet hospital for treatment immediately.
2. Even in summer, the dog’s mattress and other daily necessities should be changed and washed frequently.
3. Remember to dry your dog in time after bathing it.
4. Always check all parts of the dog’s body, especially the more hidden parts such as the ears.

Be careful about parasites when raising dogs in summer

Summer is also the breeding season for various mosquitoes, lice, and fleas. Dogs with long hair are more likely to breed. Being attached to the body and constantly hatching, it is difficult to cure and makes the dog miserable. Parasites include fleas, mites, ticks, lice, etc., which are mostly caused by contact with the outside. When your dog walks into the grass, fleas and ticks can attach themselves to it.
1. Give your dog anthelmintics regularly to get rid of parasites in the body.
2. The dog’s living and activity environment should be kept clean, dry and ventilated, and disinfected regularly.
3. In summer, you can bathe your dog with a shower gel with repellent ingredients.
4. When taking your dog out, you should wear an anti-insect collar or apply professional anthelmintics to prevent it.
5. Try to take your dog to places with overgrown weeds as little as possible. Most of the parasites on dogs are contracted when they play in these places.
6. Groom your dog's hair frequently.
7. Once you find that your pet is always scratching, rubbing, licking or biting itchy areas, you must check it immediately and perform deworming treatment.

Be careful about food spoilage when raising dogs in summer

The weather is hot in summer, especially during the rainy season. Dog food can easily ferment and spoil, which can easily cause food poisoning in dogs.
1. You can choose to buy dog ​​food in small packages.
2. Be sure to seal and store in a cool, dry place.
3. Feed the appropriate amount and do not leave any surplus.
4. Don’t give your dog dog food every other meal. Throw away the excess or stop letting him eat it.