Summer is finally here and we all love spending the long, sunny days outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can be dangerous.
“Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat.
Did you know that heat stroke can be fatal if not treated promptly?”
Take these simple precautions, to help prevent your pet from overheating. And if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get help from your veterinarian immediately.
Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful to not over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.
Some symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse.
Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle.
Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool-not all dogs are good swimmers. Introduce your pets to water gradually and make sure they wear flotation devices when on boats. Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt from his fur, and try to keep your dog from drinking pool water, which contains chlorine and other chemicals that could cause stomach upset.
