Like humans, dogs can also suffer from heatstroke in the summer nights. However, when it comes to dogs in the heat they can suffer a fatal heatstroke within minutes.
Dogs can’t sweat through their skin and so they rely on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose to regulate their body temperature and keep cool. Imagine wearing a cashmere coat on a hot summer’s day and you will understand why dogs succumb to heatstroke so easily.
Signs of heatstroke in dogs include collapse, excessive panting, and dribbling.
If you suspect your pet is suffering from the condition, move them to a cool place, preferably with a draught, wet their coat with cool - not freezing - water, and contact your vet immediately.
Once a dog shows signs of heatstroke the damage is often already done, which is why it’s so important to prevent it.
Below, I have listed the Top 3 ways to keep DOGS cool this summer:
1. Cooling pads
Keep your pets from overheating indoors and outdoors with a cooling pad. Patented dog cooling pad cools your dog as soon as they lay on it. The pressure-activated, non-toxic, cooling gel formula is activated by your pets weight/heat and lasts for up to 3 hours. You can find a cooling pad on Amazon here:
2. Damp towel under arm pits
Keeping a damp towel under your dogs under arms throughout the day will help your dog stay cool and not overheat. I recommend changing the towel every 2-3 hours.
3. Freeze your dogs favorite food in ice cubes.
By freezing your dogs food they will try to lick their way through the ice to obtain their favorite food. By doing this you are keeping your dog hydrated.
Thank you for reading about the TOP 3 Ways To Keep Dogs Cool This Summer.
Love,
Kristal
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