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Summer is a season suitable for play and travel, but how can the hot weather be so dangerous? We need to consider it. Some owners may also travel with their dogs, so they must pay attention to how to prevent heatstroke. Because heatstroke in dogs is different from us, if the situation is serious, it may be life-threatening, so let’s take a look at the ways dogs can prevent heatstroke.
Dogs should avoid going out during hot periods
Dogs’ bodies have very poor adaptability to external temperatures, and they are one of the animals prone to heatstroke. Symptoms include elevated body temperature, shortness of breath, restlessness, coma, convulsions, severe vomiting, pulmonary congestion, nasal congestion, and even death.
Tips for preventing heatstroke: The important heat dissipation parts of dogs are the soles of their feet and tongue. In hot summer weather, the road surface temperature is higher than the temperature in the air. When a dog walks on the road, the heat dissipation function of the soles of the feet is weakened, making it easy for heat stroke. Therefore, it is best not to take the dog out at home during the day. Usually when the owner goes to work, he should not turn on the air conditioner all the time. Instead, he may choose to turn on the air conditioner on time, keep the temperature moderate, and open the windows frequently for ventilation.
If you don’t have to worry about your dog at home when you are at work, you may wish to take the following measures. Fill the used Coke bottle with water, put the cap on the bottle and put it in the refrigerator to freeze. After the water is completely frozen, take it out and put it in the dog's den. The dog will naturally run to enjoy this "refreshing place".
Keeping your dog drinking enough water every day is also a key link to avoid heat stroke. If conditions permit, owners can take them to the wilderness to escape the heat on weekends or holidays. It should be noted that when traveling, never lock dogs in the car or trunk, and do not allow them to exercise violently.
Get out of the misunderstanding: Some owners like to bathe their pets every day in summer. Pet skin can penetrate the protective film, and frequent bathing will wash off the protective film, which will not be good for the pet's health. In summer, small dogs should be washed once a week, and large dogs should be washed once every half month. Since dogs have almost no sweat glands on their body surface, shaving their hair will not achieve a good cooling effect. However, for long-haired dogs, it is still necessary to clean up, cut the long hair on the body, and enhance the conduction of heat, which will help dissipate heat from the body surface.
Elderly dogs need to be carefully managed
Young dogs are more adaptable to temperature and generally do not need special management; however, senior dogs over eight or nine years oldIt needs special care. In summer, the temperature rises, the air pressure changes, and the cardiopulmonary function of elderly dogs weakens, which is likely to cause potential heart disease.
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