Dogs care about the weather

When the temperature rises in summer, dogs also suffer. Once heatstroke may be life-threatening, how to help dogs cool down has become a crucial issue. Panting, walking slowly, dizziness, and loss of will are all signs of heatstroke in dogs. Once these situations occur, run to the pet hospital.

1) Let dogs find water easily.

Please put a bowl of clean water beside the dog at any time. Although it is common sense, it is really important and worth emphasizing countless times. If the water bowl always bottoms out quickly every time, it may be that this bowl is not suitable for dogs and needs to be changed to a bigger one or put more bowls. If you are afraid of forgetting, set an alarm clock on your mobile phone and check the water bowl regularly.

There is a personal caution to share with you: you can put a small stone in the water bowl (of course, it is smooth and won't hurt the dog). If there is no water and the bowl is empty, the small stone will be licked by the dog, just like the wind chime reminding you that the wind is blowing and the water bowl is empty. PS, it would be better if it is the kind of stone that is good for health (adding minerals or something).

2) Give the dog a place to get wet. If there is a yard, you can draw a place for the dog to "wade" or "shower" and let the dog jump in and get wet. If it is a small swimming pool, remember not to be too deep to avoid drowning the dog. The ideal thing is to stand up straight and still be on the water.

3) Be sure to bring a water cup when you go out. Just as you have to bring water for yourself when you go out, dogs need water very much. If the dog is short of breath or refuses to move forward, find a cool place to drink some water. If you don't drink it, sprinkle some water on it Recommend a cup for you.

4) Don't go out. At least in the hottest time of the day, don't go out and let the dog stay in the coolest place at home. If the climate is humid, it is difficult for dogs to cool down by breathing. If you want to go out during the day, you can turn on the air conditioner or electric fan, but pay attention to the temperature and be careful of catching a cold. If your home has a basement, it is also a good idea to let the dog stay there for a while, so as to avoid high temperature. There is no suitable temperature for all dogs. You can find out the dog's favorite temperature through daily observation.

5) Prepare shade for dogs. This is mainly for dogs that are put outdoors. Prepare a kennel or corridor for them to rest, or buy an umbrella.

6) Give the dog an ice pad. There are many things that can be bought in the market, most of which are built-in jelly to cool the dog. If you don't want to buy it, giving the dog a soaked towel can also help dissipate heat.

7) put an end to going out at noon. Either go out in the morning or go out at night, when the temperature is relatively low. If it is hot all day, you'd better not go out all day. Choose a cool place to walk the dog, so that you won't be too painful. If there's a river or something, it's good. Be sure to hold the rope, which will not only prevent the dog from getting lost, but also effectively control the dog's behavior and prevent it from getting too excited. Try to walk on the grass when there is grass. Don't keep the dog on the hot road, or it may get burned. You can reach out and feel how hot the ground is and see if you can hold on 15 seconds. If you have to walk on a very hot road, wear a pair of small shoes for the time being.

8) If the dog's hair is thick and thick, it can be trimmed properly, but it should be noted that some dogs' hair will take a long time to grow back once it is cut short. Not all dogs have to shave unconditionally. Hair has protective effect on dogs. After shaving, the skin loses the protection of hair and is more vulnerable to sunlight. In case of collision, it is more vulnerable to trauma. Therefore, don't shave your dog in summer.

9) Don't lock the dog in the car unless you want to kill it. It is said that in California, it is illegal to lock the dog in the car alone in summer. In a closed carriage, the temperature rises sharply and it is easy to crush the dog. If you leave your car alone, I bet your car glass is probably broken by passers-by who care about dogs. If you leave for a minute or two, remember to open the window, or turn on the air conditioner, leave water for it, and come back when you are finished. If you really can't, then don't take the dog out and let it cool off at home.

10) Check the dog's condition frequently, especially in extremely hot weather. Once found abnormal, timely response.

How to help dogs suspected of heatstroke?

1) Measure the dog's temperature. The dog's body temperature can reach 39.5 or higher when suffering from heatstroke, so the dog's body temperature can be measured by rectal thermometer. Find someone to help you grab the dog's head and body, find the anus, lift the tail, carefully put it into the rectal thermometer to retrieve it, enter about 2.5cm, not too long, and wait for about 2 minutes. Normal temperature is 38.6-38.9. If the temperature is higher than this, you are likely to get heatstroke. In case of heatstroke, contact the veterinarian as soon as possible and try to cool the dog first. Pay attention to gradually cooling down, don't go from hot to cold at once, it may be dangerous.

2) Wet the dog. Rinse with a hose or put the dog in a cold water basin (don't use ice water for the same reason). It is recommended to soak four paws in water and wet the armpits. Don't get soaked all at once, it will affect the dog's heat dissipation.

3) Give cold snacks, a small amount at a time. Giving too much at a time will make the dog uncomfortable. You can ice low-salt beef or muscle soup, or other delicious juice. On a hot day, even a piece of ice will make the dog feel happy.

4) Put a wet towel under the dog's paws or other parts of the body. You can also use an ice pad to stick to the dog's skin, especially the front and rear legs, neck and other places, which are the places where the dog's main blood vessels are concentrated. It's cool here, and the whole body of the dog is easy to cool down.

5) The dog's meat pad can be coated with diluted alcohol, which will quickly evaporate and absorb heat. But if it is pure alcohol, remember to dilute it, and don't apply alcohol directly. More than 70% of medical alcohol can be used directly without dilution. The reason has been emphasized that we should not "violently" cool down. Don't always use this method to dissipate heat, only occasionally, otherwise it may dry the dog's paws.