Diet and Drink

The best summer heat-relieving drink for dogs is mung bean soup. An appropriate amount of mung bean soup can relieve heat and reduce fire, but Feeding mung beans is not recommended.

*Mung bean skin is difficult to digest and absorb, and can easily cause flatulence and other physical discomforts.

In the hot summer, most dogs will have poor appetite. At this time, you can choose cool and delicious snacks mixed with the staple food, such as ice yogurt, ice cheese, ice broth, etc. Lack of vitamins will also cause loss of appetite, so supplement with some fruits rich in vitamins and sufficient water.

* It is strictly forbidden to eat grapes, which can easily lead to renal dysfunction.

Watermelon is the holy fruit of summer and can replenish water and vitamins. It is suitable for dogs to eat, but it should be eaten in moderation. Watermelon is a raw and cold food. Overeating can cause diarrhea in dogs.

*Dogs’ gastrointestinal tract is no better than that of humans, and they cannot tolerate iced watermelon. In addition, dogs during pregnancy and colds should try not to eat watermelon.

In summer, because the heat is too high, food is prone to fermentation and deterioration. Therefore, the food fed to the dog must be fresh and the amount must be appropriate. Do not leave food for the dog. If the dog cannot finish eating, take it away. .

* It is recommended to feed your dog some natural dog food that is high in calcium, light and low in salt in summer, which can effectively supplement calcium and promote gastrointestinal digestion!

Hair Trimming

When summer comes, many owners choose to shave their dogs. However, since the sweat glands on dogs are underdeveloped, shaving is not very helpful in dissipating heat. On the contrary, hair has a certain insulation effect. If it is shaved bald, the dog will lose the insulation layer, and the ultraviolet rays of the sun will directly hit the skin and cause great damage.

*If shaving your pet is not suitable for them, they will be unhappy, shy to see people, and even suffer from depression.

Dogs mainly rely on foot pads and tongue breathing to dissipate heat. In summer, they can clean the hair on the soles of their feet and abdomen in time to help dissipate heat. When shaving, short hair should be avoided. It is recommended to keep 1 cm of hair to protect the skin.

Home care articles

For people, summer is hot and sweating increases, so they need to take a bath to relieve stickiness. But dogs’ sweat glands are not well developed on their skin. Their sweat glands are distributed on their footpads and tongues. Once the secretions on the surface of the skin are destroyed, it will easily induce skin diseases. Bathing once a week in summer is enough.

*Remember that a moist coat is the perfect environment for bacteria to breed, making it easy to become infected with fungi. After bathing, you should blow dry in time and do not let your dog dry in the sun or air-dry by himself.

Although not oftenTake a bath, but care in summer is still necessary. The best way is to comb his hair frequently, and comb it thoroughly. The hair will be smooth, not tangled, and not easy to breed bacteria.

Outdoor Activities

In summer, the hottest time, especially when the hair on your feet is cut off, Walking your dog is important. When walking, if the road is too hot, it is easy to burn the dog's foot pads. So what kind of temperature is appropriate?

*Put the back of your hand close to the ground. If you don’t feel hot after three seconds, it is suitable for the dog.

Just like people, if you are afraid that your dog will get sunburned, you can also apply some sunscreen. As for the application location, it is not the neck, arms, thighs, etc. that we often apply, but above its nose, which is the place where dogs are most likely to get sunburned.

* Sunscreen should not contain zinc, remember this.

If you have a car, never leave your pet alone in the car while you go out to eat or do errands by yourself. Because the temperature in the car is very high in summer, it is difficult for the heat to escape, even if the car window is opened a small crack, which can easily cause heatstroke in pets. When you come back and find your baby unconscious, it may be irreversible.

Heat Stroke Measures

If you do all of the above routines, your dog will have a comfortable summer, but always There is an accident. If your dog is unfortunate enough to suffer from heat stroke, you also need to know how to treat it quickly.

Heat stroke is the most common symptom for dogs in summer. The main symptoms are:Unsteady breathing, fast and hurried; high body temperature, purple blood spots on the skin and gums, and the gums turn dark red or Purple red, bright red tongue with white secretions; diarrhea, etc.

You need to move the dog to a cool and ventilated place as soon as possible, provide it with cold water to drink, and flush its stomach with cold water if possible. Pour cold water on the soles of your feet and ears to cool down. Remember not to use a wet towel as a cold compress, which will have a thermal insulation effect.

* Remember to take your dog to the hospital for the next step of treatment after taking emergency measures. After all, you are not a professional.

Even though we hide in air-conditioned rooms in the summer and don’t want to go out, it’s even more difficult for our dogs because they have few sweat glands. As owners, we need to have more common sense and take precautions before our dogs become unwell.