No matter what season it is, if we raise a pet dog, we cannot walk the dog just because of the season. Especially in summer, the weather is too hot and we are reluctant to go out, but we have no choice but to walk the dog. , but when we hold the dog and prepare to go out, the dog is unwilling to go out. Is it because the dog is too eager to cool down at home and is unwilling to go out for a walk, or is it for some other reason?

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1. Explanation of physiological phenomena

First, let’s talk about why your dog will show up at the door on time, waiting to go out, regardless of the weather. Although dogs do not have as developed brains as humans, their body’s biological clock is much more sensitive than humans. This is why he will wake up before you get up. Waiting by the bed and waiting for you at the door when you come home, because once he completes the same event many times without change, the dog's biological clock will firmly remember it, unless there is more intensity. Stimulate to change this biological clock reflex, so your dog will wait at the door on time every day for you to take him out, which not only allows him to meet his physiological needs, but also relieves stress. If your dog doesn’t want to go out, it’s probably because going out before has given him a bad impression and made him reluctant to go out. In addition, it is sick and unwell and does not want to go out.

The bad impressions mentioned here are roughly divided into two types. One is fright caused by external factors, such as being bullied or bitten by other puppies; being hit by a car; some puppies are afraid of going out to take a bath. They will remember you. The reason is that the stimulation caused by fear is greater than the biological reflex stimulation of walking the dog. Another bad impression is that what I am going to talk about today is potential diseases. If your puppy feels out of breath and chest tightness after returning from walking the dog many times in a row, then this is the same conditioned reflex stimulation that makes the dog feel breathless and uncomfortable. He doesn't want to go out next time.

2. Teach you how to eliminate weather causes

After explaining why the puppy must want to be walked, let’s talk about the reason for the weather. Although it is still the same time at 6 o'clock in the evening, the sun has not set at 6 o'clock in the summer and the heat on the ground has not dissipated. Therefore, even if it is still 6 o'clock in the evening, the hot weather is definitely the main reason for your dog to gasp for breath when walking the dog. First, because the skin structure of dogs is different from that of humans, they do not have sweat glands and can only evaporate water and eliminate body heat through mouth breathing, so this is a normal behavior. Then you can only ask the owner to work harder and try to walk the dog before 7:30 in the morning or after 7:30 in the evening. In this way, the cause of the weather can be ruled out. If after the test, your puppy is not tired enough to stop halfway, panting or panting. is a little calmer, then you can rest assured that your dog is not sick, but your dog is more afraid of heat. Starting from June, you canTaking him for haircuts often and removing a fur coat will definitely make him feel much more comfortable.

It’s so fun to get haircut~ Beautiful babies are also very cute! Remember to take your puppy for the first time and praise him for being beautiful. Although the puppy can’t understand your language, he will definitely be able to. If I feel your encouraging tone, I won’t be afraid of beauty treatments in the future!

3. Signs of “invisible” diseases!!!

If your dog still doesn’t want to go out and will stop to rest while walking, please take a closer look below. If your dog is still young, and although he likes to go out in the summer, he will lie down to rest in the middle, or panting for a longer time than other puppies, then it is very likely that it is the first type of potential disease we are talking about! Tracheal disease! Due to The body structure characteristics of different dog breeds are different. There is a strong breed tendency to suffer from this type of disease. Common dogs include Pekingese, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, and Bulldog, especially mini breeds of various breeds. These dogs There are often congenital tracheal diseases, such as tracheal stenosis and tracheal collapse. These puppies often like to be quiet and don't like to move. Even energetic young dogs under 3 years old don't seem to like running. They have symptoms similar to human asthma when they are excited, but they will get better after being quiet for a while. , if this is the case, please take your dog to the hospital for treatment. You can take an X-ray, and the doctor will find out the problem. Although this type of disease will not usually affect your dog's life, it is recommended that you reduce your dog walking time in summer to reduce your dog's discomfort.

The two pictures above are from two X-ray digital films taken by our hospital. The first picture is a normal trachea, and in the second picture, you can see obvious stenosis where the tip points. Since this picture was taken on a mobile phone , if it is the original picture, it is more obvious. Through comparison, you can clearly find the differences and problems, so timely medical treatment is a very active measure.

Now let’s talk about the second type of underlying disease, heart disease, which is another common and serious cause. Almost 90% of the elderly dogs who come to the hospital to see a cough or something stuck in their throat in the summer are of this type. disease.

Dogs suffering from this type of disease not only have breed characteristics, but also mostly older dogs. Common dogs include Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Chihuahua. Most of these dogs have chronic heart disease tendencies and have no obvious symptoms when they are young. They are 6 or 7 years old. After that, they gradually become short of breath, seem easily agitated, and often have purple tongue coating. They are reluctant to go out in summer. Even at home, they like to go to cool places. Air conditioning is their favorite. If they are in a southern city, these will happen. These symptoms appear during the rainy season and will get better after autumn. If you have these symptoms, it is recommended that you take your dog with you immediately and go to the hospital for examination. An acute attack of heart disease can be life-threatening! So heart disease is also One of the number one killers of elderly dogs is mainly because they usuallySymptoms are easily ignored by the owner. If detected early, they can be alleviated by taking medicine, which can extend life and improve quality of life. However, late detection usually occurs when there is an acute attack, which is very difficult to save and control.

The picture above still shares the three X-rays of the two dogs just now, but the focus is different. From the circled position in the picture, we can find that the first dog was panting rapidly mainly due to tracheal stenosis and insufficient ventilation. In the second picture, the area of ​​the heart in the picture occupies almost half of the entire chest, and the shape is also obviously abnormal. However, the trachea has no obvious abnormal images. In addition, through the doctor's auscultation and the third X-ray examination and analysis of different positions , it can be confirmed that this dog has heart disease. X-rays are very important for confirming the diagnosis of heart disease. Doctors will use professional measurements and calculations to determine the type and severity of heart disease.

Therefore, if a good owner does early detection, diligent health care, and reduces the probability of disease attacks, then your dog will definitely live a more comfortable life. In addition, I will slowly sort out the content about heart disease in elderly dogs and share it with you in the future. .

Summer is hot, but you should take precautions before they happen. I hope you and your dog have a happy summer!