The weather in summer is getting hotter and hotter. Walking on the road, you can deeply feel the fear of being dominated by the high temperature. However, when it comes to heat stroke, this is really bad news for the shit shoveling officials! There have been times According to news reports, an owner bathed his golden retriever at home in the summer. After the bath, he did not use a hair dryer to dry his hair. Instead, he let him stand in the yard to dry. As a result, the dog was exposed to the sun for nearly an hour, and unfortunately died of heat stroke.

Another owner went out to do errands at noon, and it was inconvenient to take the Samoyed with him, so he locked the dog in the car. When he came back half an hour later, he found that the dog had fainted and was foaming at the mouth. , feeling hot all over. The owner hurriedly sent the dog to the pet hospital. The doctor diagnosed him with severe heatstroke. Fortunately, he found it in time. If it were later, the consequences would be really disastrous! As a poop scraper, you have a heavy responsibility and you must always pay attention to the physical condition of your owner! Help! Dogs and cats can spend the hot summer safely and don’t get heat stroke!!

Be aware of the deadly killers of dogs and cats in summer, poop scavengers must be careful!

What are the symptoms of heat stroke in dogs and cats?

1. Increased body temperature: The body temperature is higher than usual, and the body temperature rises sharply to 41~42℃, and the pupils are dilated.

2. Mouth breathing: gasping for air, rapid breathing or even difficulty breathing.

3. Anorexia: Sudden anorexia and not eating food.

4. Vomiting: Sudden nausea and vomiting for no apparent reason.

5. General weakness: I lie motionless all day long and look lackluster.

6. Ataxia: swaying, unsteady, and "drunk-like" gait.

7. Shock: If not treated in time, dogs and cats will have symptoms of spasms, convulsions or lethargy, or even shock.

How to deal with heat stroke in dogs and cats?

1. Move to a cool place

The sun Direct radiation is radiant heat and will cause the body temperature of dogs and cats to rise. In addition, if the ground temperature is higher than body temperature, it will also be transmitted to dogs and cats. When dogs and cats develop symptoms of heatstroke, they need to be moved to a cooler place promptly.

　2. Wet the skin + ventilate

Wet the dog and cat’s skin surface with water or a wet towel, and choose a cool and ventilated environment. If conditions permit, you can use fans, hair dryers, etc. to speed up air circulation and help dogs and cats dissipate heat.

Ps: Since the body of dogs and cats cannot dissipate heat through sweating, it is necessary to remove the hair and moisten the skin of dogs and cats. If you just wet your hair, it will be like drying your hair with a hair dryer, and you will not be able to achieve the cooling effect.

3. Ice compress

Ice cubes are a good powderHot Tools. When dogs and cats have symptoms of heatstroke, if ice is available, they can be put into a plastic bag to make an ice pack. Apply ice packs to areas with thick blood vessels such as the dog and cat's neck, inner legs, and armpits. In addition, you can also apply ice packs on the top of your head to reduce the possibility of nerve cell death.

Ps: In addition, it should be noted that if a short-haired cat directly contacts the ice pack with the skin, it may cause the capillaries to constrict, which is not conducive to heat dissipation; at the same time, the chills (muscle reflex tremors) that may be caused may actually increase the temperature. Therefore, it is recommended to place a towel between the ice pack and the skin as a buffer, and ensure that the body surface temperature is not lower than 28°C. Long-haired cats' coat itself acts as a cushion, so a towel is usually not needed.

4. Seek medical attention promptly

Once a dog or cat is found to have heatstroke, determine whether emergency treatment is needed based on the specific situation and send it to the hospital quickly.

How to prevent heatstroke in dogs and cats?

1. Take care of the hair of dogs and cats properly

In the hot summer, the particularly long and thick hair of dogs and cats can be trimmed short. Be careful not to shave, as exposure to the sun after shaving can make your dog or cat’s skin susceptible to sunburn.

2. Try to stay in a cool place during the dog days of summer

Dogs and cats need to be kept in a cool place with air conditioning, fans or ventilation as the dog days of summer are coming. in space. Avoid air conditioners, electric fans, etc. blowing directly onto dogs and cats, otherwise it will be counterproductive. If you must go out, make sure it is outdoors in a ventilated and cool area.

　3. Always prepare enough drinking water

Although this is a very simple thing, it is also a very important thing. In the hot summer, coupled with the active personality and high body temperature of dogs and cats, it is easy for them to become dehydrated. If they are not replenished with water in a timely manner, it can easily lead to shock. Therefore, dogs and cats must be trained more and develop the habit of drinking more water.

4. Never leave dogs or cats alone in the car

Remember never to leave dogs or cats alone in a car that is exposed to the sun. inside. Even if the windows are open, the temperature inside the car may rise exponentially within a few minutes, and dogs and cats will quickly develop symptoms of heatstroke, which may be life-threatening even for a short period of time.

5. Taking dogs and cats to bathe or swim

Taking dogs and cats to bathe or swim can help dogs and cats prevent heatstroke, but you should also pay attention to the frequency. Not too often. When swimming, please ensure that the dog or cat is within the monitoring range of the pet owner, and do not allow the dog or cat to swim in deep water. If it is not a strong swimmer, it may be dangerous~

6. Please play and exercise moderately with dogs and cats

In the hot summer, pay attention to playing with dogs and cats appropriately, and please prepare enough drinking water for dogs and cats. If your pet is panting or appears to be moving slowly, be sure to stop exercising and allow it to rest in a cool area and drink water.