As beautiful as summer is, high temperatures make not only us sweat, but also our pets. in this article belong we will show to you some simple things can make it easier for your best four legged friend
and let's start :
Adapt walks
If possible, the long walks should be moved to the early morning or late evening hours. Especially in the morning, dogs enjoy the freshness and are much more lively than later in the day. As soon as it is really warm outside, short walks are enough to relieve themselves and do a little sniffing. If possible, pick shady paths for this. Paths with the opportunity to cool off in water also go over well with many dogs.
Sufficient water
Drinking plenty of water is also important for dogs. Therefore, freshwater should always be available. Drinking fountains for pets keep the water fresh and oxygenated, which encourages many dogs to drink more. Remember to always pack water for your four-legged friend on the go, too.
Be careful with short-nosed and senior dogs
Short-nosed breeds such as pugs or French bulldogs and older or pre-exposed dogs, unfortunately, suffer, particularly from the summer heat. They should be especially spared and provided a cool place at home. Many dogs take well to special cooling mats.
Coat protects
With long-haired dogs, one comes fast on the idea that they must sweat nevertheless very much because of their fur. But the fur also has a certain protective effect. The sun can not burn the skin and the long coat stores oxygen and thus also cools the body. Long-haired breeds should therefore not be shorn too short. However, if a dog has a thick undercoat, this can lead to overheating. Here it can help to comb out the undercoat daily with special brushes.
Never in the car!
The most important thing: NEVER leave your dog in the car at higher temperatures. Already from 15 degrees outside temperature, a car can heat up unbearably in the sun. At 25 degrees and above, deadly temperatures are reached relatively quickly. If you see a dog in a car where you suspect overheating, you should, if possible, immediately look for the owner. If this is not to be found in the shortest time, the police may also be called.
This keeps you cool
Some things can provide relief in the heat. Special cooling mats are well received by many dogs. They are available in specialized shops. If your dog belongs to the water lovers, he is certainly happy about a jump into the cool water right now. A shady lake (watch out for dog bans!), a cool stream, or the paddling pool in the garden provide welcome refreshment. As a very special treat, you can make your dog ice cream. Meat broth is frozen in ice cube molds or a Kong with frozen filling taste just as good to the four-legged friends as a delicious ice cream sundae does to us.
Attention bacteria!
Do not let wet food stand too long at high temperatures. Opened cans should be stored in the refrigerator. Do not let your dog jump into dirty standing water or drink from old puddles, there is a risk of leptospirosis bacteria.