The weather in summer is very hot, and it is simply "unbearable heat" for pets! Dogs and cats are more likely to suffer from heat stroke in summer, and severe cases can be fatal. Dog owners need to pay attention to helping pets relieve heat and cool down!

Why do pets suffer from heatstroke?

Dogs only have a small amount of sweat glands on their foot pads. Dogs dissipate heat mainly through breathing, so they are more susceptible to heatstroke than humans. Therefore, if a dog accumulates too much heat in its body under the influence of high temperature and strong sunlight, it will cause meningeal congestion and central nervous system dysfunction. If you delay treatment, you may regret it for the rest of your life.

Many people think that cats will not suffer from heatstroke. Although cats rarely come into contact with the sun outside, if preventive measures are not enough, cats can also suffer from heatstroke.

Causes of heatstroke in dogs

The most common cause of heat stroke in dogs is leaving the dog in a closed car. In the hot summer, the temperature inside the car rises quickly during the closure period. In this case, the dog's body temperature will rise within a few minutes, causing heat stroke. Other causes of heat stroke include playing and training in strong sunlight.

Causes of heatstroke in cats

The causes of heat stroke in cats and dogs are basically the same. Most of them are left in a closed car by the owner, or the cat is kept on a balcony exposed to the sun for fear of soiling the room. The temperature is too high, which leads to heat stroke in the cat.

How can pets avoid heatstroke?

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Prevent heatstroke

When walking your pet, be sure to avoid hot times and choose early morning or evening when the temperature is cooler. Direct sunlight during the day recently will cause the ground temperature to be very high, which can easily burn your pet's paws. When leaving the vehicle for a long time, be sure not to leave your pet alone in the vehicle. The rapidly rising temperature inside the vehicle and the stagnant air can easily lead to heat stroke or even death.

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Drink more water

Whether you are at home or out in summer, you must prepare enough water for your pet. Water is the best choice for cooling down and relieving heat. Some pet experts have suggested that pets can also drink some "herbal tea", such as isatis root granules, chrysanthemum water, honeysuckle granules, etc., which can not only relieve heat, but also prevent kidney stones in animals. But be careful not to give your pet too much at one time, otherwise it may cause gastrointestinal diseases.

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Take regular baths

Pet fur is most likely to have problems in the summer, so pay attention to keeping it clean, that is, giving your pet a bath. Some people bathe their pets every day in order to keep them clean. You must know that this is very bad for the pet, because the pet’s skin itself also protects itself through some secretions. Frequent bathing will wash away this barrier. Generally, washing once or twice a week is enough.

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Thinning hair

In summer, we often see some naked pets on the streets. This is because pet owners are afraid that their pets will get hot. As everyone knows, this approach is useless. The pet's hair can insulate and prevent mosquito bites. If it is completely shaved, the pet will be completely exposed to mosquitoes, lose the insulation function, and easily cause Some skin diseases. Wild animals are covered with thick fur, don’t they still spend the summer? So pet owners only need to slightly thin the fur of their pets.

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Prevent air-conditioning disease

In the summer, the air conditioner is usually turned on in the house. Many people like to adjust the temperature below 26 degrees. People feel comfortable, but they are prone to air conditioning disease. The same goes for pets. It is best to set the air conditioning temperature above 26 degrees, and try not to lower the indoor temperature by more than 5 degrees below the outdoor temperature. The hot temperatures and noisy environment in summer can easily cause pets to be overly nervous, so pets often hurt people. Pet owners must pay more attention to this and try not to go to crowded and noisy places.