Summer is dangerous for Pets and Humans
The summer temperature is uncomfortable for us and our pets. And can be even dangerous.
The rising temperatures we and our pets have deal with are not enough.
The thick humidity that takes our breath away is in some places so bad that nobody even wants to be outside.
And when a big storm blows the power out then the catastrophe is complete.
Keep your pet safe through the summer
Never leave your Pet in the Car
On a summer day with 85-degree, the windows on the car cracked, the temperature in the car can race up to 102-degree in only 10 minutes.
In 30 minutes, the car will reach 120-degree inside. Your pet will die, or his/her organs so damaged that it can’t be fixed.
Keep an eye on the humidity
Animals pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body. If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves, and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels—very quickly."
Take the dogs Temperature and if it doesn’t go over 104 degrees then everything is OK.
If it does go over 104 degrees then you need to treat him for heat stroke!
The so loved Walk!
Not only the dogs love the long walks so do we but not in the summer on boiling days.
Walk your dog early in the morning, or later in the evening when it is not that hot.
Make sure that you walk on grass not on cement. The streets and sidewalks get incredibly hot even if it doesn’t feel that hot.
The paws can get burned fast and severely
Dogs with very short, thin hair get very quickly sunburn and the short-nosed dogs having difficulty breathing in the heat.
Carry water with you all the time to keep your dog and yourself hydrated!
Fans don’t help dogs to cool down! Don’t rely on them
Dogs sweat primarily through their feet!
Provide shade and water!
Whenever your dog outside be sure she or he has enough fresh water and a shady spot! Best is under trees or Tarp since there is air flow.
Doghouses are no help in the summer they can make it even worth.
Keep your pet cool inside and outside
You can make water ice cubes in bowls or buckets with the dog’s favorite foods and toys inside! It is not just yummy and cools the dogs down, it is a lot of fun too!
Always have water ready and out for your pet. Inside and outside!
Disaster plan to keep your pet safe-Power is out!
You should create a disaster plan before a Summer storm takes out the power to keep your pet safe from heatstroke and other temperatures dangers!
Watch for signs of heatstroke
Extreme temperatures can cause heatstroke. Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure, and unconsciousness.
Animals are at particular risk for heat stroke if they are very old, very young, and overweight, not conditioned to prolonged exercise, or have heart or respiratory disease. Some breeds of dogs—like boxers, pugs, Shih Tzu, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles—will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat.
Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to her head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over her. Let her drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take her directly to a veterinarian.
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