Be careful with the sun! Veterinarians’ recommendations for going to the beach with your pet on summer vacation

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Care for going to the beach with your pet in summer

Precautions before leaving

• First of all, it is crucial that you make sure that The beach you want to go to allows pets.
• Prepare the backpack of the dog with water, a water bowl, identification and health papers, and a treat or something he likes as a reward. If you already know that you are going to spend many hours outside, you can bring him his food too.
• bring him some toy that can be used in the sand and another submersible if you dare to go into the sea.
• Don’t forget the bags to gather your needs.
• To protect you from the sun, it is recommended a sun cream And if you have delicate paws, a pad protector is also recommended. Furthermore, unless you are sure that you can sit in a shaded area, your beach equipment cannot be missing a parasol.

on the beach

• Don’t forget to apply the sunscreen in areas with little hair or little pigmentation, and make sure it has a shady placeto rest, especially at times where the sun is stronger.
• Under the midday sun, the sand gets too hot and the dog may suffer painful burns on the pads and in the spaces between the toes. It’s better than During these times your pet rests.
• Make sure it is always hydrated and have easy access to a drinking fountain to drink water when you need it. Ideally, the liquid should be fresh, since hot water can upset your stomach. Seawater can also be potentially dangerous.
• Do not lose sight of him at any time, especially if he is going to bathe.
• For your pet to bathe you have to choose one shallow area and where there are no currents. Even so, you have to pay close attention, especially if there are living waters or urchins on the beach. Additionally, if sea conditions are not safe, Better to go to the beach another day.
• Whether you like bathing or not, the better prevent intense exercise in full sun and without rest. Heat stroke is a risk even when you are at the beach without doing much. The risk of suffering from heat stroke is greater for those brachycephalic dogslike bulldogs, boxers or pugs, because they have narrower nostrils and the palate is so large that it can block the airways.
• Make sure that don’t eat the sandsince there can not only be bugs and dangerous dirtthere may also be trash from people who have been there before and hurt their throat and stomach.

The return home

• A bath with water sweet will be very useful to eliminate traces of salt and sand and will help you protect skin and haireither.
• Take advantage to check the ears well and make sure it doesn’t have water or sand inside. If in the days after going to the beach your pet shakes his head and scratches his ears insistently, you have to go to a vet and follow the instructions given.