Since the beginning of summer, we have been favored by the sun. I believe that all parts of the country have been feeling the enthusiasm of summer recently. Even we humans can’t stand this scorching heat, let alone those dogs who bring their own "quilts" .

Almost all dogs are afraid of heat, and they are very susceptible to heatstroke in summer, and heatstroke is likely to be fatal to them. Be highly vigilant. Dogs have a 96% mortality rate from heatstroke in summer. Of course, we can’t bear to watch our dogs suffer, so how do we properly cool down our dogs?

First of all, parents must be able to identify the symptoms of summer heatstroke in dogs.

　Mild heatstroke

Symptoms: drooling, wheezing, restlessness, weakness in limbs

Moderate heatstroke< /strong>

Symptoms: skin burning, difficulty breathing, and sluggishness.

Severe heatstroke

Symptoms: confusion, shock and coma.

What should parents do when faced with dogs suffering from heat stroke?

If it is mild heat stroke, take the dog to a cool place Or put it in an air-conditioned room with a fan and replenish water. The dog will be fine after resting for a while. If the dog has developed symptoms of moderate to severe heatstroke, the pet should be wetted all over with cold water, or wrapped with a wet towel, or wiped with alcohol to cool down, and sent to the hospital immediately after emergency treatment. If the dog is in a coma, be sure to lower the pet's head and straighten the neck on the way to the hospital to keep breathing smooth and prevent vomiting.

Of course, parents should also take complete preventive measures against heatstroke.

1. Avoid walking your dog in high temperatures

12 noon to 5 pm is the hottest time of the day in summer. Parents, please try to avoid walking here. Time to walk the dog. In addition, long-term direct sunlight will make the ground hot, which is also harmful to the dog's paws that are in direct contact with the ground.

　2. Reduce the time spent walking the dog outdoors

For the same amount of exercise, dogs need to consume more energy in summer. In particular, elderly dogs and puppies are extremely prone to fatigue, heat stroke, etc., so the time spent walking the dog outdoors must be reduced, and the dog must not exercise uncontrollably due to its temperament.

3. Timely replenish water

Mild heat stroke symptoms are actually just due to lack of water. Parents must pay attention to the timely hydration of dogs once they exercise outdoors. Replenish. If your dog can drink water when he wants it, this will greatly reduce the risk of heat stroke in your dog. But dogs sometimes get so excited about playing that they forget to drink water. It is recommended that you canKeep an outdoor drinking cup for your dog on hot days.

Here we also want to remind some "owners" who choose to breed freely. In the summer, they must not tie their dogs to fixed posts outdoors. Once there is no water source and they are exposed to the sun for a long time, the dogs will easily Death due to heat stroke and dehydration.