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Spend the summer with a pet It should be a comfortable experience for the whole family. Therefore, we need to think about some details that will allow us to live the summer season with our dogs or cats in the best comfort conditions.
Remember the holidays
When we go on a vacation and have a pet we have to consider if he will accompany us or if we have to look for someone to take care of them while we are away. It is not a coincidence that in the summer there are all kinds of abandonment cases since there are many people who decide that their pet is a burden to enjoy the vacations. Indeed, nothing could be further from the truth, as the pet is part of the family and should be treated as another member. Nowadays it is easy to find accommodations and trips where the pet can be included. But if we can't take them with us, we have to find someone to take care of them.
Water at your fingertips
Pets can easily become dehydrated This is why it is so important that we have water around so that they can drink many times a day. This is very important in the summer because it is much hotter and pets need to drink as much as we do, but if they don't have water on hand, they can't. It is very important that when we take them for a nice walk, we go to places where they can drink by themselves or carry water to avoid dehydration.
Prevent heat stroke
This is one of the major problems in summer and pets. Some of them can suffer heatstroke that can create problems and even death. To try to avoid this, we must take into consideration several things. One of them is that if our dog has a lot of pelts, even if it skins, it can give off more heat than other breeds with little or short hair. Do not walk the dogs in the central hours of the day, because they can have this problem. If we do, it is better to go in the shade and take short walks.
Si heatstroke occurs We should try to cool the dog with water in the abdomen and face area. But we must always quickly go to the vet for help. In these cases, it is necessary to intervene quickly to avoid major problems. Do not forget that heatstroke can be very dangerous.
Move to the beach
There are more and more places where there are beaches where pets are allowed. Search on the Internet if you have any nearby so you can enjoy a day at the beach with your dog. These beaches are usually full of pet fans, so you can both make connections. It's a great move for owners to take their pets to the beach. It's good to take an umbrella so they have some shade and they can cool off in the water to prevent the dreaded heat stroke. We all need to follow the rules at these beaches, figure out what the dog can get dirty, and bring a balanced dog that is socialized so as not to create problems for other pets.