Keep your Dogs Safe in Hot Weather

Keep Your Dogs Safe

Our furry companions don’t handle heat the way we do — without the ability to sweat, their bodies can trap heat quickly, putting them at serious risk during warm weather. A dog left without shade or water in scorching weather can quickly suffer heatstroke, a life-threatening emergency.

• Make sure your dog has access to fresh water.
• When leaving your pet unattended for more than a short while, always make certain they have access to a comfortable, shaded retreat where they can escape the heat.
• Take him on frequent walks and bathe him regularly.
• Only leave him in the car when necessary and only for short periods.
• Don’t lock them in the van where they will have no air circulation or access to shade.

Body temperature of Dog:

Dogs handle heat worse than people. They can’t control their body heat like we do and don’t sweat.

To prevent your dog from getting heatstroke, you should ensure that your dog has access to shade, fresh water, and food. You should also provide a cool bath or a walk in the evening when it is cooler outside. Leaving your pet in a parked car, even briefly, can put them at serious risk — temperatures inside can rise or fall rapidly, creating a life-threatening environment.If you leave your dog in a parked car with rising temperature, roll down the windows or crack a vent and leave them in the shade. Do not lock them in, and ensure they have water access.

If they are outside and should be protected from sunlight, provide water, shade, fresh food, and fresh water. Bath them if they get too hot. If you’re feeling the heat, imagine how much harder it is for your dog — they can’t cool down the way we do.

To be outside for an extended period. A heatwave can rapidly raise both the air temperature and a person’s body temperature, increasing the risk of heat-related illness. Dog are not equipped with sweat glands and, therefore, pant to cool down their body. Protect your dog from heatstroke by providing fresh, cool water at all times and keeping outdoor activity to a minimum during the hottest parts of the day.

Common Signs of Heatstroke in Your Dogs:

Heatstroke occurs when an animal’s body becomes too hot and loses its ability to cool itself down, leading to a dangerous rise in internal temperature. Signs of heatstroke in pets include:

• Excessive panting
• Weakness
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty to bark
• Difficult eating
• Vomiting
• Seizures (convulsions)
• Drooling and Diarrhea

Top infected Breeds of Dogs:

1. Bulldog
2. Brachycephalic(Flat-Faced) Breeds
3. Senior Dog
4. Obese Dog

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