When the summers strike, we recommend people to stay indoors, especially with the pets. Forget about the high temperatures, even mild summers can be hazardous to your dog and you should be very careful about taking him out. If you are worried about your dog despite being one of the active dog breeders, the following tips will help you keep your pet cool all the time.
Let us tell you that dogs are vulnerable to heat strokes, and in some cases, it can even be deadly. Unlike us, dogs cannot cool themselves on their own by sweating. Although slight sweating occurs on the pads of their feet, and panting is the only real way they have to cool themselves. The short-faced dogs such as pugs, Pekingese are at a more risk because they do not pant as efficiently as a canine with a longer muzzle.
You can find out that your dog is getting heat strokes when:
- It starts to pant more and their breathing will be more rapid.
- Begin to excessively drool
- They appear to be losing their balance.
You can also see if their tongue and gums have turned red. There are certain advanced signs of possible heat strokes that include white or pale gums, lethargy, noisy or difficult breathing, diarrhoea, or vomiting.
When you observe all these signs, you must first try to cool him down. Give him some water or apply ice packs when necessary, mostly in the groin and belly area.
Come to us to know tips on cooling down your hypoallergenic dog breeds.
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