Dogs sweat, and sweating is also the reason why dogs have body odor.

Dogs have more hair. This characteristic causes them to have very few sweat glands all over their bodies. They only have sweat glands on their footpads, which also explains why dogs’ feet are sometimes wet.

At the same time, the fact that dogs have few sweat glands also creates their special way of dissipating heat. They mainly dissipate heat through "heat panting", which is what we often see: opening their mouths, protruding their tongues, and then "huffing" He gasped for breath.

Methods to cool down your dog in summer:

1. Take a bath to cool down

Bathing your dog is equivalent to making an artificial sweat gland for it , can take away the heat from the body and have a certain effect on cooling. However, you should not bathe your dog too frequently to avoid frequently damaging the bacterial ecology of the epidermis and causing skin diseases. Also pay attention to the water temperature and choose a cleaning agent specifically designed for heavy objects.

It is recommended that dog lovers take their dogs to take a pleasant bath in the summer evening. It can also enhance the relationship between your dog and you. If you have the conditions, you might as well take your dog to the river for swimming in the evening when the sun is not too strong. Firstly, you can take your dog for a walk, and secondly, it is also very good for the dog’s mood.

2. Cooling down in a cool place

You can try to wipe the floor in a cool place with water frequently. Repeatedly, the temperature of the floor will naturally drop, and the dog will take the initiative. Come up here and put your belly to the floor. But it is more troublesome to use this method. Your dog has to obey your words and sit on it obediently, and cannot jump around.

This method of cooling is convenient and practical. Many dog ​​owners live in apartments in big cities, so it's difficult to find a place with shade. Generally, homes are cooled by air conditioners, but for dogs it is better not to blow the air conditioner often. So this method is more suitable for dog lovers who live in suite apartments.

3. Drink more water

Every time you go out to play, bring enough water to your dog so that they can drink it when they are thirsty. In this hot summer, dogs Water evaporates rapidly and must be replenished frequently. Play time should not be too long. After coming back, you cannot cool down your dog with cold water immediately, as this will easily cause him to catch a cold. You should let your dog rest for a period of time first.

Drinking more water in summer is good for your dog’s body. Water is beneficial to your dog’s body metabolism and removes toxic substances from the body. The more important point is that drinking more water in hot summer can effectively help dogs cool down and prevent heatstroke. Drinking water to cool down is a method suitable for all dogs and is easy to use.