Both dogs and cats can suffer the consequences of extreme heat. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of them during the summer.
In Argentina a week is expected with an important heat wave that will affect the entire country, including the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and its surroundings. Not only is it important that you take the necessary precautions to take care of your health, but it is also important that you take care of your pets and keep them hydrated.
Like humans, animals can suffer from consequences of extreme heatespecially taking into account that they are not used to these high temperatures that can reach up to 39 degrees. That is why they should also protect themselves from the sun in summer, mainly in the following days. There are some recommendations that you can follow to ensure proper care.
Tips for caring for pets from the heat
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Dogs regulate body temperature with a fairly low efficiency compared to humans, since they do not lose heat through their skin and can only use their breath to cool themselves. That is why they run the risk of having a heatstroke in view of extreme temperatures. To prevent the heat from affecting your pet, you can take into account the following recommendations:
- Avoid the strongest hours of the sun to take them out for a walk. Go out during the morning or once the sun goes down, and keep them short walks.
- Keep it hydrated. Make sure he always has fresh, clean water within reach.
- The use of animal-safe sunscreen is recommended to protect it from the sun.
- Prevent excessive exercise or games that require some physical effort. It is important to prevent him from getting too excited, as he will become overheated without being aware of it.
- If it is in the patio or garden of your house, make sure it has a shady space and a mat to lie down on to avoid the heat of the floor. If you have a crib, make sure it is cool and ventilated at all times.
- During the hours when the temperature is higher, you can wet it with a little water on its belly or back, since these areas are the most sensitive to cooling it. If you like this, you can repeat it every period of time to make sure you keep it fresh.
How to take care of your dog on the beach
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If you decided to take your dog to your vacation On the beach, you must take into account a series of recommendations to protect it from the sun and heat, avoiding possible negative effects on its health. In addition to keep it hydratedMake sure it stays in the shade, especially during times when the sun is more intense or with higher temperatures.
On the beach, check that they do not drink sea water or consume sand to avoid digestive problems. The sand tends to raise its temperature due to the heat of the sun, so it is important to use a blanket or mat for it to lie on. Also, you should prevent him from walking for a long time on sand or asphalt, as he could burn his foot pads. Once the day at the beach is over, bathe or rinse with plenty of water to remove excess sand and salt.
How to act in case of heat stroke?
In case your pet suffer a heatstroke, you must act quickly to prevent it from affecting their health. try lower body temperature as soon as possible with water, mainly on the back of the neck. Make sure it is not too cold to avoid thermal shock. Take it to the vet in case the situation worsens.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
