Beware! Heat stroke in pets can be fatal. Here are four tips to save money and avoid the heat!
Beware! Heat stroke in pets can be fatal. Here are four tips to save money and avoid the heat!
Although some cities are not particularly hot yet, we can already feel the summer heat approaching. High temperatures are unbearable for humans, and even more so for furry children who wear "sweaters" all year round.
Every summer, many furry children die from heat stroke.
So when you prepare a "cooling artifact" for yourself, don't forget them! Today, Awen will share a few tips on "pet heatstroke prevention and cooling methods" so that your furry friends can also enjoy the coolness of summer.
Prepare plenty of drinking water 
When it is hot, people will sweat a lot to help dissipate heat, and at the same time they need to drink plenty of water.
Although the sweat glands of furry children are not spread all over the body like ours, and sweating is not very obvious, they will dissipate heat through their tongues, paw pads, and accelerated breathing. Cats will also lick their fur to achieve the effect of cooling down.
During this process, water will also be lost from the body, so be sure to provide your furry children with sufficient drinking water.
It is recommended to choose a water bowl with a larger capacity and not easy to overturn. You can prepare multiple and place them in different places in the home to ensure that they can drink water at any time.
When you take your pet out, don't forget to bring water, a water bowl or a water bottle. They need a lot of water in a hot environment, especially after exercise. However, don't give them ice water, as it may irritate their stomach.
Avoid walking your dog when the temperature is high. It is recommended to take your dog out when the outside temperature does not exceed 27°C.
Heatstroke prevention products 
The bedding at home can be replaced with ice pads, cool mats, sisal mats, breathable camp beds, etc. You don’t have to worry about catching a cold when lying on the ground, and comfort can still be guaranteed.
You can also use mineral water bottles, fill them with water, freeze a few bottles, line them up, and wrap them with old bath towels to make your own pet "ice bed".
Cats can also use aluminum trays and stainless steel basins instead of cat beds.
However, if you choose an ice pad with ice crystals inside, make sure your furry child does not have the habit of tearing, chewing, or scratching it to prevent the contents from leaking out and being accidentally ingested.
There are also some cooling toys, such as ice hockey pet toys. Just put the toy in water, and after it absorbs water, put it in the refrigerator to freeze. After freezing for a period of time, you can take it out and let your furry children play with it. It is cool and interesting.
When dogs go out, they can also put on wet pet "cool clothes". The moisture in the "cool clothes" can evaporate and take away some of the temperature on the furry child's body surface, thus achieving the purpose of heat dissipation.
Cooling appliances 
Every summer, I always sigh: my life is given by air conditioning. Air conditioning can also let the furry children enjoy the comfort of summer, but it is not recommended to adjust the air conditioning temperature too low. Generally, 26~27℃ can ensure the comfort of the furry children.
Parents who have to go to work during the day worry about their pets getting too hot at home and also worry about power consumption. You can use some smart home devices to remotely monitor the indoor temperature and remotely turn on and off the air conditioner for your pet.
If there is no air conditioning at home, fans, water-cooling fans, etc. can also help dissipate heat for your furry children.
But whether it is an air conditioner or a fan, pet owners must pay attention to cleaning to avoid bacteria growing inside the appliance, which may affect their furry children and even their own respiratory health.
Change to a refreshing hairstyle 
This doesn't mean shaving your furry child's head!
Because the fur of furry children is their natural protective barrier, it not only keeps them warm, but also insulates and protects against the sun, ensures air circulation, and cools the skin.
If you shave all your hair, your skin will be directly exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, making you more susceptible to heatstroke, sunburn, and insect bites, and it may even cause your skin's resistance to decrease and cause allergies.
You can trim your pet's foot hair appropriately to allow the foot pad to dissipate heat quickly. If your pet's hair is too thick, you can trim and thin it appropriately.
Recognize the signs of heat stroke promptly 
In addition to learning how to keep your furry friends cool, pet owners also need to understand the symptoms of heatstroke.
In the early stages of heatstroke, your pet may just experience shortness of breath and lack of energy. If you do not take it seriously, the condition may deteriorate rapidly in a short period of time.
The furry child will experience unsteady standing, confusion, convulsions, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and may also foam at the mouth or have blood foam. If parents only realize that the furry child has heatstroke when the dog shows serious symptoms, it may be too late...
Therefore, if you suspect heat stroke: first place your pet in a cooler place and give it plenty of water. Use a wet towel to cool the neck, paw pads, inner thighs, etc. to promote cooling. If there is no improvement or if the symptoms are serious, be sure to seek medical attention immediately.
Although summer is hot, pet owners can use scientific and reasonable methods to ensure that their furry friends can spend the high temperatures healthily and comfortably.
Contact ：Aine Fan
Shandong Lize Pet Products Co.,Ltd
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