In hot weather, it’s possible that dogs get heatstroke if no measures are taken to keep them cool because dogs lose heat through panting and can only sweat through their paws. So, they are at high risk of getting heatstroke in hot weather, and dogs’ death is relatively high in hot summer months. To help your dogs enjoy the summer days and keep them cool, here are some tips of don’ts and dos you should bear in mind.
Do not ever leave the dog alone in the car. In scorching weather, the temperature inside the car can become extremely high within a short time, which could be fatal to dogs. You should always keep it in mind primarily when you think it won’t be too long. “Not long” is too prolonged for a dog alone in the car. So, If you ever see a dog alone in a car in warm weather, please dial 999 for help.
Do not walk your dog on noonday. It’s scorching hot on the noonday of summer, and the pavement could be extremely hot and burn your dog’s pads. Instead, on noonday, you can walk your dog in the early morning or late afternoon. Remember, if it’s too hot for your hands, it’s too hot for your dog’s pads as well. Hence, try to get your dog’s booties that you can purchase from pet shops and online stores to prevent their paws from burning.
Do not apply human sun cream on your dog. Human sun cream may contain some fatal ingredients to dogs. So, it is incredibly vital that you only use creams that are specially formulated as sunscreen for dogs. They should not include zinc oxide or para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) because these ingredients are toxic if ingested by dogs. And dogs often lick their skin, might accidentally eat the sun creams. Use pet-safe sun cream on your dog’s exposed parts of the skin, such as ears and nose, to prevent it from scorching.
If you want to keep your dogs safe and cool in hot summer, there are some tips you need to know.
