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How to Walk a Dog in the Heat: 3 Rules Every Dog Owner Should Know
28.05.2024 13:46
Walking a dog in hot weather is not recommended. But you can't command nature, and a dog can't sit at home for more than 12 hours without incident.
When going for a walk on a hot summer day, the owner should remember that in addition to moving in the shade, there are more useful recommendations.
Dog owners should be aware of the risks to their pets, such as sunstroke and dehydration.
Symptoms
In both cases, the dog's breathing quickens, its body temperature rises, the animal may lose consciousness, and convulsions will begin.
Therefore, at the first signs of overheating, you need to lower the dog's body temperature, and you need to do this as quickly as possible.
You can cover the dog with a wet cloth, bathe your pet, and then move to the shade.
In this case, it is completely useless to wet or pour water on the animal’s head.
Prevention
If possible, you should avoid exposing your dog to heat, that is, plan your walk for early morning and closer to sunset.
But in this case, you will have to take your pet to the toilet in the middle of the day. Such walks can be short and no more than 10 minutes.
The second rule is not to go for a walk without a sippy cup and a bottle of water.
Only in this case will it be possible to avoid dehydration.
And most importantly, you don't need to cut your dog's hair in the summer. Many people ignore this rule, believing that a dog without hair will be cooler.
In reality, haircuts disrupt the animal’s body’s thermoregulation, since the fur creates an air layer and protects the dog’s body from overheating.
Earlier we talked about why you should get a dog .
