The summer heat is scorching, let’s talk about how everyone protects their dogs from the heat.

First, diet?

① In summer, your dog’s appetite is poor. You don’t have to worry. Just treat it as losing weight naturally. The key at this time is not what to eat, but the hygiene and safety of the food. In this summer when leftovers are easy to spoil, be sure to throw away all the leftover food from each meal. Don’t let your dog have diarrhea just because you are trying to save.

② Drinking water is more important to the dog than eating. You must ensure that there is always enough water in the dog’s water basin. And always dump out the remaining water, wash the basin, and add new water. Dogs know how to prevent heatstroke by hydrating themselves.

③When you come home from a steamy outdoor exercise, do not give your dog a lot of water immediately. This will overburden the dog's blood circulation system, digestive system and heart. It is even worse for a dog with a very hot body to drink a lot of cold water at once. The digestive tract will be stimulated and all the water will be vomited out.

Second, Environment

① If possible, turn on the air conditioner

Air conditioning is definitely necessary for dogs who are afraid of heat, especially fat dogs dog. Tips for turning on the air conditioner include:

Do not place the kennel directly under the air conditioner mouthpiece;

Do not set the air conditioner temperature too low, generally 27/28 degrees is appropriate;

The air conditioner should be turned on after the dog enters the room. When leaving the air-conditioned room, the air conditioner should also be turned off in advance to allow the dog to adapt to the higher temperature before going out. Dogs frequently enter and exit environments with excessive temperature differences. Dogs catch colds easily.

②If you don’t have the conditions to turn on the air conditioner

You can buy some ice pads; if you find it troublesome, you can also use the local method. You can freeze a few bottles of mineral water at home, and wrap it in a towel depending on the situation. Bottle or bottles are placed in the kennel. Ice mineral water bottles can dissipate heat and reduce the temperature in the kennel.

When placing the cooling equipment, keep the dog away from the kennel to prevent it from catching a cold.

③Manage the kennel

The kennel should be placed in a cool place. In the sultry summer, dogs' living environment is messy, which can breed mites and bacteria, and can also become a breeding ground for parasites.

Clean the kennel clean, and don’t let the dog always take the things he likes into the kennel and keep them. All useless fabrics should be cleaned away, and when the weather is fine, you can take out the kennel and expose it to the sun for sterilization. If possible, you can spread out a mat (special mat) for your dog as a temporary kennel in summer. ?

Third, exercise methods

① Find the right time to walk the dog

Early morning or evening is the best time to walk the dog, followed by when the sun is still there Half empty morning and evening. Try to take paths with lush vegetation. The temperature here is 2° or 3° lower than on the road. You don’t have to worry about your dog being bitten by mosquitoes. Its coat can protect itself, as long as you apply more toilet water yourself.

If you have to go out in the scorching sun, go back quickly. Go home immediately after solving your physical problems. Not only was it exposed to the sun, but its "feet" without shoes were also very hot.

②It is prohibited to chase or run violently

Strenuous exercise when hot or exposed to the sun is very dangerous and must be restricted. It is unwise to let dogs roam freely together when the weather is the hottest.

When dogs are chasing each other, they sometimes get too excited because they can’t stand the teasing. By the time they stop showing uncomfortable symptoms, they have already suffered from heat stroke. At this time, you need to cool down the dog immediately.

Therefore, when walking the dog when it is very hot, you must wear a leash to limit the dog's range of movement.

③Instructions for swimming

If the water is very cold and the dog’s body temperature is very high, and the dog jumps into the water all of a sudden, the blood vessels in the dog’s body will shrink sharply, and even cause Heart arrest is more dangerous than heatstroke and may even kill your dog.

So, it’s best not to throw your dog into the pool without caring about it. Dogs may also be in danger due to cramps in the water, so you should not go far away, but should always pay attention to its condition and go to the water to rescue if there is any abnormality. As for bathing and drying your coat after swimming, this is common sense that you should know.

Fourth, cut the dog’s hair correctly instead of shaving it all

This is very important. Never cut off all the dog’s hair. Dogs also love beauty. Moreover, shaving it all off is just that, it’s a bit unsightly, and it will attract insect bites. Cooling down is secondary, and preventing bacterial growth is the most important. For example, the ear hair of long-haired dogs must be cut.