Provide the dog with sufficient water

1. Ensure that the dog’s water bowl has sufficient drinking water: If the dog drinks a lot of water, the owner needs to replace the dog with a larger water bowl; If there are other members of the family, you can establish a schedule to check the dog's water bowl in turn and replenish the dog's water in time.

2. Build a "water park" for the dog: it can be a small swimming pool, or fill the bathtub with water, or give the dog a shower. Note that if it is a swimming pool, you should ensure that the water level of the pool is appropriate so that when the dog lies in the pool, his head can be above the water.

3. Drink more water when you go out: When taking your dog out in summer, drink more water. When your dog is sick and you suspect heat stroke, take your dog to a cooler area to rehydrate. If the dog won't drink, you can pour water over him to help cool him down.

How to help dogs avoid the summer heat

1. Spend the summer indoors: When the temperature is too high during the day, it is best to let the dog stay indoors. It is best if there is an air conditioner or electric fan, adjust it to suit your home The ideal temperature for dogs. When the owner goes out, in order to prevent the natural temperature from rising, it is best to lower the air conditioner temperature by one or two degrees. A cool and comfortable basement is also a good choice for dogs. In addition, it should be noted that air that is too humid will also aggravate your dog’s panting.

2. Pay attention to summer heat: Build a cool summer space for your dog. If you are outdoors, you can prepare a parasol or a cool nest for your dog.

3. Yu Liang cooling equipment: There are many dog ​​cooling pads on the market. The dog lies on it and the gel is placed inside to help evaporate body heat; the owner can also wet the towel and the dog lies on it. The temperature can also be lowered above.

4. The best time to walk the dog: It is best to take the dog for a walk in the morning or evening, in a cool place, to prevent the dog’s limbs from coming into contact with the hot road. When traveling, use a traction rope to restrain the dog to prevent the dog from walking. The dog lost control due to the high temperature and injured a passerby.

5. Dog's coat: You must pay attention to shaving your dog's hair in summer, but remember to shave it, because the coat has the function of protecting the skin. If it is shaved, the sun will burn the dog's skin.

6. Do not leave the dog alone in the car: This is a dangerous approach, because the car environment is sealed and the air circulation is not good. The dog is likely to suffocate to death. The window must be opened, or Adjust your car's air conditioner to the appropriate temperature.

7. When the weather is hot, pay attention to your dog to see if there are any signs of physical discomfort or heat stroke, such as excessive panting. If this occurs, immediately take the dog to a cool place to replenish water, or contact a veterinarian.

How to cool down a dog suffering from heat stroke

1. Measure body temperature: When measuring the temperature of a dog, use a rectal thermometer. First, turn the thermometer to a constant temperature of 35 degrees, then apply an appropriate amount of lubricating oil or Vaseline to lubricate it. liftLift the dog's tail, gently insert it into the dog's rectum about half the length in a rotating manner, hold the thermometer and the pet's tail, and remove after three minutes.

A dog's normal body temperature should be between 37.7 and 39.2 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is above 39.4 degrees Celsius or below 37.7 degrees Celsius, a veterinarian should be consulted immediately. The host can also take some cooling measures, but attention should be paid to the methods and means. Sometimes excessive cooling can cause some complications.

2. Immerse the dog in a bathtub or sink with ideal water temperature and water level. Remember not to use extremely cold water to cool down the dog quickly. Extreme temperature changes are also very harmful to the dog.

3. You can freeze the dog’s food or prepare ice cubes for the dog, but do not force-feed water or ice cubes, because forced feeding can easily cause food to choke into the dog’s lungs and cause complications, such as :Pneumonia and even death.

4. Wrap an ice pack or frozen food bag with a wet towel, and wipe the dog's neck, front and rear legs, armpits and other parts to cool the blood and dissipate body temperature.

5. You can wipe the dog's paw pads with alcohol, because alcohol has the effect of evaporating heat, but it should not be used frequently. Excessive alcohol will lose the moisture in the dog's paw pads.

6. If your dog has symptoms of severe heatstroke, such as excessive panting, swollen and red tongue, slow movement, weakened consciousness, unresponsiveness, etc., please contact your veterinarian immediately.