Samoyeds are afraid of heat in summer

Samoyeds are native to the Russian Arctic and are polar sled dogs. It has thick and dense hair and can endure the cold air currents of Siberia working in the snow. However, the Samoyed will be very afraid of heat. In summer, the Samoyed should pay attention to the heatstroke prevention measures.

Measures to prevent Samoyed summer heatstroke

1. In summer, you can blow an electric fan on your Samoyed or install an air conditioner indoors.
2. Walk your dog in the early morning or evening, or choose swimming as your daily exercise to avoid exposure to the sun.
3. Make sure your dog has enough drinking water in summer.
4. You can prepare some mung bean soup for Samoyed, which can relieve summer heat and quench thirst.

First aid measures for Samoyed heatstroke

1. First untie the dog’s collar, chest strap or other items hanging on the dog’s body.
2. Take the dog away from the hot environment quickly and move it to a cool place. The owner can use a fan or air conditioner to blow the dog. If the dog is conscious, you can give it an appropriate amount of water to drink. If necessary, you can supplement it with a sports drink containing electrolytes. Be careful not to force it.
3. If the above steps are ineffective, you can pour cold water on the dog to ensure that the abdomen, inside of the feet and the hair on the whole body are soaked. You can also soak your dog in water, but be careful to support its head with your hands and keep the area above the neck above the water to prevent it from choking. The temperature of the water should not be too low to avoid irritating the dog. Just use cold water and wait until the dog's body temperature drops to about 38 degrees to stop.
4. After the dog's body temperature drops, you must quickly dry it with a large towel to prevent the body temperature from dropping too quickly. Also, be careful not to use a hair dryer to prevent the hot wind from causing the body temperature to rise again, or the cold wind to cause a cold. .
5. After the first aid treatment is completed, quickly send the dog to the hospital for continued treatment and observation.