Summer is a wonderful time to let the dogs loose. It is that part of the year when dogs are in the best of their moods and in the most playful mood. It is criminal to not let your dog out at this point of the year. It is also the time for your dog to go exercising and have all the fun that he has been missing all through winter.
But then, it is also necessary for you to understand that the hot weather can also be harmful for your dog. It is of utmost importance to keep your dog cool in these rising temperature situations. Sunburn, heatstroke and dehydration, dog-owners complain of these almost at every point of the year. All of these can be prevented with just a little bit of precaution and care.
A little knowledge in summer time hazards can go all the way to keep your dog safe and healthy. Prevention, after all, is better than cure.
1. Automobiles
Leaving your dog in an unattended car is a major mistake made by most dog owners. Warnings have been spread in and around town not leave your dogs at your car alone. The temperature in the car can rise at superfast levels, when it is left unmanned. If you have to bring your dog along with you, either tag it along or make sure someone is left behind to make the car ambience suitable for it. In case this is not possible, leave him at home.
2. Outdoor
Dogs have sunscreens too and they work as nicely on them as they do on the human skin. Prolonged sun exposure at the warmest parts of the day can lead to sunburns and heat strokes. Walk your dog at the mornings or evenings. If you are out find a shady spot to relax between exercises. Remember to get a lot of cool water. Also remember to protect your dogs feet from getting scorched.
3. Events
A very large crowd is as suffocating for your dog, as it is for you. Injury, exhaustion and dehydration can rise at escalated levels at a crowded space. At a festival or party there is bound to be food lying on the ground as trash, leading to indigestion and food poisoning. It is as toxic for your dog as it is for you.
These little precautions will help you have a healthy and better dog in the long run. After all it is how you care for your dog that healthy it is.
But then, it is also necessary for you to understand that the hot weather can also be harmful for your dog. It is of utmost importance to keep your dog cool in these rising temperature situations. Sunburn, heatstroke and dehydration, dog-owners complain of these almost at every point of the year. All of these can be prevented with just a little bit of precaution and care.
A little knowledge in summer time hazards can go all the way to keep your dog safe and healthy. Prevention, after all, is better than cure.
1. Automobiles
Leaving your dog in an unattended car is a major mistake made by most dog owners. Warnings have been spread in and around town not leave your dogs at your car alone. The temperature in the car can rise at superfast levels, when it is left unmanned. If you have to bring your dog along with you, either tag it along or make sure someone is left behind to make the car ambience suitable for it. In case this is not possible, leave him at home.
2. Outdoor
Dogs have sunscreens too and they work as nicely on them as they do on the human skin. Prolonged sun exposure at the warmest parts of the day can lead to sunburns and heat strokes. Walk your dog at the mornings or evenings. If you are out find a shady spot to relax between exercises. Remember to get a lot of cool water. Also remember to protect your dogs feet from getting scorched.
3. Events
A very large crowd is as suffocating for your dog, as it is for you. Injury, exhaustion and dehydration can rise at escalated levels at a crowded space. At a festival or party there is bound to be food lying on the ground as trash, leading to indigestion and food poisoning. It is as toxic for your dog as it is for you.
These little precautions will help you have a healthy and better dog in the long run. After all it is how you care for your dog that healthy it is.
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