So how do we know dogs are hot? How to prevent heat stroke in dogs?
Dogs don’t have as many organs to dissipate heat as humans do, and the weather in Hong Kong is getting hotter every year, so we must pay great attention to the prevention of heatstroke in dogs.
Presumably everyone knows that dogs have thick dog hair, and with the arrival of summer, dogs will definitely feel very hot.
How do dogs lose heat?
In fact, all dogs are afraid of heat in summer, because the body temperature of dogs is about 2 degrees higher than that of ordinary people, and most dogs have more hair on their bodies.
Dogs have a lot of hair, and there are no sweat glands on the skin, only sweat glands on the paws and tongue can dissipate heat.
This time, our Furry Story will focus on dog heatstroke, and list 7 methods that can help dogs cool off/prevent furkids from heatstroke. Owners in need are welcome to read the article in detail to bring more convenience to the daily life of furkids at home .
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1. Six conditions and signs that dogs feel very hot
Before we start cooling our dogs down, we should first understand what conditions will make us notice that a dog is feeling hot or a precursor to feeling hot. We will list the 6 largest, most obvious and common conditions .
1.1 Dogs keep drinking water
When the weather is hot and your dog is constantly sweating, his water intake will increase.
If the dog does not like to drink water at ordinary times, it is also one of the situations where they feel that the weather is too hot.
1.2 Dogs sticking out their tongue/paw
Dogs usually don't stick out their tongues often, and they don't open their mouths to rest. If the dog is too hot, it will open its mouth and stick out its tongue in order to increase the heat dissipation rate . When you find that the dog has this behavior, you need to cool it down immediately.
Under normal circumstances, dogs pant for heat dissipation, so there is no need to worry too much, but if there are unusual noises when breathing or fever , you should pay attention to whether it is heat stroke.
Once heatstroke, you need to help it cool down immediately, and then send it to the hospital immediately .
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1.3 The dog shows its belly
If your dog is hot, he will definitely not want to move around, and he may lie on the ground with his belly exposed .
In addition to the dog's trust in you, this action of the dog may also cause the dog to feel hot, which will dissipate heat more.
1.4 Hide in the shade
If the dog feels very hot, it will reduce the amount of exercise, or is unwilling to exercise, and hide in a cool place all day long, such as the bottom of the table , air-conditioned room and other cool places, which will make them feel cooler.
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1.5 Dog Drooling
Although drooling is a normal condition for many dogs, most dogs will stick out their tongues to dissipate heat in summer, and the saliva will drip out , so dogs will drool.
But you should also pay attention to whether the amount of saliva is much more than before. If so, you should consider whether you have suffered from heat stroke.
1.6 The dog has no appetite / no appetite
In fact, not only we have no appetite to eat in very hot weather, even dogs don't like to eat in high temperature .
Also, dogs often appear impatient in the heat, which affects their appetite.
If you find that your dog suddenly doesn't like to eat , it may be that it is too hot and you need to put its rice bowl in a cool place.
2. Seven Summer Dog Tips
After talking about the physical condition of dogs when they feel hot, let us list 7 ways to help dogs cool off/prevent fur kids from heatstroke:
2.1 Turn on the air conditioner/fan
I believe everyone knows that most dogs are very afraid of heat, so in summer, you must remember to cool down the dog properly, and you can turn on a fan or air conditioner when necessary.
However, the temperature of the air conditioner should not be too low, it is best to control it above 23 degrees , and do not blow the air conditioner directly after taking a bath.
Just remember, don't let the dog lie on the ground directly , so that the dog is easy to catch a cold and catch a cold, you can put a cushion for it.
2.2 Provide sufficient water
To ensure that the dog has sufficient water, it must be fresh and clean water, so that the dog can drink it at any time, and remember to change it every day.
If the dog doesn't like drinking water, we can put some snacks in the water , so that the dog can drink water by the way when he wants to eat snacks.
It is very important to drink plenty of water. Remember to put the dog's water bowl or drinking fountain in a cool place , and replace the water frequently ; don't put the water by the west-sloping window, so as not to turn into a bowl of hot water.
If you are going out for activities, you must use the cool water you carry with you, and feed it to the dog every once in a while.
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2.3 Change the walking time to early morning or evening
Although the weather is very hot, dogs need to be discharged, so try not to take your dog out of the street when the sun is shining.
The temperature before about 9 o'clock in the morning is relatively cool. If you can, try to take a walk before this time, otherwise you have to wait until the temperature drops in the evening before going.
2.4 Letting dogs play in water is both refreshing and fun
In summer, dogs also want to play everywhere, but if they are afraid of the heat when going out during the day, it is recommended to put an inflatable swimming pool at home for dogs to play in the water, or go to the pet pool to play.
2.5 Switch to a pet cooling pad
In addition to the cool floor tiles, we suggest that you can prepare a cool sleeping pad with cooling effect for the dog.
This sleeping pad contains gel-like material or water inside, which makes the sleeping pad feel squishy. It is a very comfortable and cool choice for elderly dogs who are not suitable for sleeping on hard floors.
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The summer is scorching hot, and the temperature in Hong Kong is often as high as 30 degrees Celsius. The fur kids must find it extremely difficult. Therefore, we have launched a series of cooling ice pads, mats, water bottles and other products for fur children to relieve the heat, giving pets a cool summer.POPOCOLA Pet Cooling Summer Square Ice Mat
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2.6 Do not leave your dog alone in the car
Dog owners with cars should not leave their dogs alone in the car, because the temperature in the car is very high in summer and it is difficult for the heat to escape.
Even if the car window is opened a small gap, it is easy to cause heat stroke in pets . When you come back and find your dog unconscious, it may be irretrievable.
2.7 Cleaning and trimming dog hair
In summer, the dog's hair should be cleaned in time to help dissipate heat; the ear hair of long-eared dogs should be trimmed to avoid the breeding of mites.
It is best to help the dog shower and comb the dog hair every week to prevent skin diseases.
Dogs should not be exposed to the sun directly after taking a shower, but should be dried first .
When shearing, do n't cut it too short , because the proper length of hair can block ultraviolet rays.
3. Summary
The long summer in Hong Kong has just begun. Is it too hot for dogs ?
To fight against the high temperature in summer, besides turning on the air conditioner, there are other ways to prevent heat stroke in dogs! In order to prevent the dog from being too hot in summer, everyone must grasp the 7 key points mentioned above in order to prevent the dog from heatstroke and keep it cool!
The conditions that can make dogs feel comfortable are actually the same as our humans, that is, they will not be overheated or too cold. I wish you and your dogs a happy and fulfilling summer vacation!
