In the hot summer, dogs, like humans, can also suffer from heatstroke. If not prevented and detected in time, it may seriously harm the health of your furry child.

If your dog shows the following symptoms, it is likely to have heatstroke:

1. Panting a lot or having difficulty breathing

2. Bright red tongue/pale gums/thick and sticky saliva

3. Heartbeat speeds up

4. Weak, shaking/fell tired to the ground

5. Vomiting/diarrhea/convulsions

For dogs suffering from heatstroke, timely rescue is very important, but preventing heatstroke is even more important. The enthusiastic Kakato has always been concerned about the health of furry children. Take a look at the tips it recommends to prevent heatstroke.

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Avoid hot periods

Taking the dog out for a walk is almost a daily activity for pet owners. When walking the dog in summer, owners should pay attention to avoid exposing the dog to a high temperature environment for a long time. During the day, the temperature is higher from 10 am to 4 pm. Therefore, it is recommended to walk the dog early in the morning or at night as it will be cooler.

Before taking your furry child out, the owner can also place his palm on the ground for 5-8 seconds to feel the ground temperature. If it is too hot, it may burn the furry child's pads, so it is not advisable to walk the dog at this time. In addition, owners also need to pay more attention to the status of their dogs when outdoors, control the time and intensity of their dogs' outdoor activities, limit each outdoor activity to half an hour, and avoid letting their dogs do too strenuous exercise.

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Ensure hydration

Moisture can help your furry child dissipate heat and regulate body temperature. More than 80% of a dog's body is water. Usually, the daily water intake to body weight ratio of a dog is between 55ml/kg and 110ml/kg. For example, an adult golden retriever weighs about 40kg and needs to drink 2-4 liters of water every day, which is equivalent to 4-8 bottles of ordinary mineral water; a poodle weighing 10kg needs to drink half a liter to one liter of water every day, which is equivalent to 1-2 bottles of mineral water. Amount of bottle of mineral water.

Dehydration is a major cause of heat stroke in furry babies, so owners must ensure that their furry babies have sufficient water in their bodies.

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You should be more careful when your dog is alone

Many owners will drive with their furry children, so be sure not to take themLeave your furry child alone in the car, because the temperature inside a closed car will rise quickly, especially under the summer sun, the temperature inside the car can reach 50 degrees Celsius, which is very dangerous.

When dogs are alone at home, owners should also pay attention to keeping them in a cool environment. Furry babies usually dissipate heat by panting. If the room is hot and humid, this will make it more difficult for them to dissipate heat and even lead to heat stroke. Therefore, when you are at home in the summer, try to turn on the fan or air conditioner to cool down your dog. Another simple method is to close all doors and windows in your home that are exposed to direct sunlight and draw the curtains, which will also help lower the indoor temperature.

Article source: Kakato pet food official account