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Hot weather can endanger pets. Recently dogs have died after being left in cars
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and unfortunately even one which was brought into the clinic too late to save. For this reason I am revisiting this article. Covered in thick coats of fur, they can’t cool off as efficiently as humans. Pets that get overheated can die from heat stroke. You can help keep pets safe and comfortable during hot weather by giving them abundant water, providing a cool place for them to rest, and limiting exercise. Keeping Pets Cool
• Give pets an abundant supply of fresh water during hot weather. This is important for all pets regardless of whether they are kept indoors, outdoors, or spend time both inside and outside.
• Put ice cubes in your pet’s dish to keep the water cold. • Make sure tethered pets can reach the water dish. • Provide several filled water dishes for pets. This guarantees
a supply of water even if a dish breaks or spills. • Give pets access to a shaded area while outdoors. This allows them to get out of the sun’s direct rays. Shaded spots are always cooler. • Take care to not overexert pets with too much exercise during hot weather. • Keep walks and exercise periods short to prevent pets from getting overheated. • Walk pets on grass or soil when possible. Paved sidewalks and asphalt roads can burn your pet’s paws. • Walk and exercise pets in the morning or after sundown. This is when the temperature is coolest. • Let pets stay in air-conditioned areas. Run the air- conditioner for pets in very hot weather even if you’re at work. Run an electric fan if you don’t have air-conditioning. • Groom pets to get rid of excess hair. • Brush or comb cats frequently to remove hair and cool them. • Shear dogs so their hair is about 1 inch (2.54 cm) long. Leaving hair that length makes your dog cooler yet still shields its skin from the sun’s rays. Remember that pets can get sunburned, too. Reacting to Heat Stroke in Pets Watch for signs of heat stroke, which can be deadly. Take immediate action if your pet displays any of the following symptoms.
• Racing pulse or weak pulse • Drooling • Heavy panting • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Weakness • Seizure • Unconsciousness
Move your pet to a cool location. Blow a fan on your pet. Lower your pet’s body temperature with cool water. Don’t use cold water or ice, which can actually lengthen the time it takes for your pet’s body to cool off. Position wet towels at your pet’s groin, back of the neck, and the animal’s equivalent of armpits. Douse your pet’s ears and feet with cool water. Don’t force the pet to drink water. But have water handy if your pet is conscious and wants to drink. Rush your pet to a veterinarian right away.
Article supplied by Carmen Garcia Aguilera from
Clinica Veterinaria El Puerto in Javea. English spoken. Av. Lepanto No 8, Local 10. Tel. 965 793 551.
Emergencies 657 823 784.
www.elpuerto-veterinaria.com.
Female Focus Pets Pages
This is Toby, a giant of a dog with a sweet gentle nature, he is good with other dogs and cats. Toby is sterilised and needs a loving family with a large garden and lots of exercise. If you can offer Toby a forevever family please contact John on 965 975 470. Visit our web site
www.barc_busotanimalrescueconcern.org for info on what we do and how you can get involved.
My name’s Stefan. I’m a beautiful two year old Belgian Shepherd mix. I am a lovely, affectionate and playful dog and I really need a home. I’m vaccinated, debugged and castrated.
Laura on 633 923 530 and she´ll answer any questions you have. See my profile at
http://protectoraoriolana.org/ficha/1952/.
Mungo is looking for his own sofa to lie on. He is 5 months old, castrated, fully vaccinated and has his own passport. He loves attention but is nervous until he gets to know you. Please contact 634 065 540 or email:
lasthopedogrescue@outlook.com.
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