AS the weather gets warmer it’s important to keep an eye on our four legged friends.
Dogs do not tolerate high temperatures as well as humans and can suffer heat stroke in hot weather.
Never leave your dog in a car, conservatory or in an enclosed area without shade. Dogs keep cool by panting but this uses large amounts of water. Make sure your dog has access to plenty of fresh water in hot weather.
If you are out and about with your dog make sure you have a bottle of water and a travel bowl with you. Also, look at getting an Equafleece T-shirt to dampen as you go.
Made from light breathable cotton, the T-shirt can be soaked in cold water, wringing out the excess, before being worn to act as air-conditioning for your pet. Your dog’s body heat will cause the moisture in the T-shirt to evaporate, cooling him down in the process.
Dogs, just like humans, can suffer from sunburn and this is especially the case with white, very short-coated and hairless breeds.
Keeping them covered with a thin, breathable T-shirt will protect their skin from being burnt and reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. Suntan lotion should still be applied to the tips of a dog’s ears and nose if your dog is prone to burning.
Also, think about exercising your dog early and late in the day, keeping them indoors when the sun is at its hottest and give long-haired dogs a shorter clip for the summer.
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