Dogs and other animals for company is more sensitive to heat than humans stroke, so it will be important, when the temperatures start to soar in the summer to keep them cool. A symptoms of heat stroke dogs may include increased respiration, redness of the gums, in distress or behavioural frantic, profuse salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea. Dogs are generally good to regulate their temperature but they may need help on the days are very hot. Here are seven simple but easily neglected tips to stop your dog becoming a hot dog...
1. On a hot day, never leave your dog in a car (even with the Windows slightly downwards).
2. If your dog has white ears or nose, make sure you only use sunscreen for pets. You can get some of your local dog or vet doctor.
3. If your garden does not have much shade trees, it is very important that you build a sort of well ventilated shaded area for your dog.
4 Check the weather forecast and if it will be very hot sure that take your dog for a walk early in the morning.
5 Make sure that you have a number of water bowls placed on yard (in a shaded area) just in case one is inclined.
6. If you have a metal plate at the back of your truck make sure that you put a top cover so that the pads of your dog not get burned.
7. If you have shadow trees, an open porch or built shadow areas ensure that this is where you put the dog bed and kennel.
If you think your dog may suffer from heat stroke, then you must go to a veterinarian. To help reduce their temperature, spray the body of your dog with cold or lukewarm water and then the fans. Do not use ice water! If you want more answers to your dog health issues please visit the Web site via the link, and general information about your dog visit http://www.dogstrollersplus.com
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