Beware of heatstroke in Shiba Inu dogs in summer

The air is humid and the climate is hot. Pay attention to preventing heat stroke, moisture and food poisoning. Dogs in environments with high temperatures and high humidity are prone to heatstroke due to difficulty in dissipating body heat. For this reason, activities under the hot sun should be avoided, the kennel should be located in a cool place, and dogs should be given frequent cold water baths in hot weather. When you find that your dog has difficulty breathing, increased skin temperature, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms, you should quickly apply a cold wet towel to the head, move it to a cool and ventilated place, and ask a veterinarian for treatment immediately. To prevent moisture, bedding materials such as bedding and humiliation should be changed and dried frequently. After washing the kennel with water, the dog must be completely dried before entering the kennel. Dogs that are wet by rain should be wiped dry with a towel in time.

Pay attention to food deterioration in summer

Shiba Inu feed in summer is prone to spoilage and deterioration, which can easily cause food poisoning. Therefore, the best food for dogs is fresh food that has been heated to prevent coldness. The amount should be appropriate and there should be no leftovers. We must resolutely throw away food that has gone bad, and we must not keep it for fear of waste. Because spoiled food may contain bacterial toxins, even high-temperature treatment cannot destroy them. If a dog eats food containing toxins, it can cause food poisoning. If it is not treated in time, it will die. Therefore, if your dog is found to have vomiting, diarrhea, or general weakness soon after feeding, please consult a veterinarian immediately.

High temperatures can easily cause loss of appetite in Shiba Inu

High temperatures in summer can easily cause loss of appetite. At this time, you should reduce meat, increase fresh vegetables and broth, or appropriately change the type of feed and provide more water. In addition, summer is a good season for dogs to swim. If there is no disease, you can take your dog out to relax.

Do not shave the Shiba Inu in summer

The Shiba Inu’s sweat glands are not on the skin. The Shiba Inu’s main way of dissipating heat is through the tongue. Stick out your tongue and gasp for air. This evaporates water and takes away heat through the respiratory tract and mouth. Most All canines have a double coat, with an inner layer of soft undercoat and an outer layer of rough protective hair. In late spring and early summer, the Shiba Inu will shed most of its undercoat. Protective hair actually has no effect on heat dissipation, so there is no need to shave to dissipate heat.