Now that they’re back again ahigh temperatures We are immersed in it full summerWe all know what to do. Avoid heat strokeDrink plenty of water, avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours, cover your head, try to walk in the shade… but do we know what to do to avoid it? To protect From our heat strokes Pets?
The first thing to keep in mind is that all types of dogs can suffer from heat stroke, but dogs are more susceptible to it. brachycephalic [és a dir, els que tenen els cranis més amples] Like them bulldogs and boxers Above all, Clay“, he explains. Gloria Cervinoin charge of hospital service Bushall Veterinary Hospital“This is due to the fact that these races, in themselves, have More difficulty breathingThe vet explains.
Sweat in animals
Dogs, unlike us humans, Does not seem toOne of the ways they have to get rid of it is overheating It is by increasing your breathing and through The sweat glands that they have on their legs – specifically Plantar pads – that day scam (people).
And also if the dog is one Puppy – Because they are more mobile and have fewer defenses – or is it one? big animalhe have Black and/or long hair Or he has overweight it will be More exposed To get sunstroke.
To avoid your dog getting heatstroke, the expert warns, you should follow some tips. Guidelines To avoid risky situations For our pets:
Avoid long walks between 12 and 4 p.m.
It is not recommended to take our pets out during the “peak heat hours”; “It is best to do it early in the morning or late in the afternoon,” says Cervino. If you have to do it during the central heat hours, it is best to go to the shade and Prevent him from exercising. The doctor determines.
Always provide them with fresh water.
Mostly owns Containers with water Distributed throughout the house and/or garden. If you go for a walk or have something on the balcony, it is convenient to bring it with you. Bottle of water Or control it where there is one Line. It is appropriate to ask at the bar or terrace. fresh water For your dog
Do not leave them locked in the car.
“Even if it’s not long or if they leave the window open, within 15-20 minutes, or even less, a greenhouse effect is created in the car,” explains Cervino. “Then the dog pants more intensely and more frequently, which creates more heat in the car due to breathing, and with that, the dog pants again more intensely… and starts again,” he explains.
for every reveal If your dog is suffering from heat stroke, you need to pay attention to him. like belly: If your Panteix is “more severe and frequent than usual, you are likely experiencing a heat attack. Also if you see him with little desire, difficulty moving or in a “depressed mental state,” explains the vet. “In more severe cases, you could be experiencing Complete collapse · fainted, “Cervino explains,”
It can also appear arrhythmiaYou have sticky, discolored tongue or too dark, to suffer diarrhea or vomiting That’s it Body temperature It may be higher than usual and exceeds 42 degrees A.
If, despite all precautions, you notice any of these symptoms, it is likely that your dog is suffering from heat stroke, before which it is necessary Act quickly.
Provide it with water and shade.
“If the dog is conscious, it is essential to give him water to drink,” says the vet. He also advises moving him to a cool, shaded place.
It is also advisable to air and moisten it, preferably with a cloth and “little by little, especially in the groin and armpit areas, as well as in the plantar pads”, recommends Cervino.
Contrary to what you might think, you should never step into a bathtub with cold or ice water, as this can cause… vasoconstriction“Preventing heat from escaping,” the specialist sums up.
It is important to take the dog to the vet so that he can receive the appropriate treatment, either “cold therapy or, above all, serum”, says Cervinho. “Whatever the specialist sees in each case”, he concludes. “For this, and since it will probably be transported by car, you need to cool the car beforehand and bring it with the air conditioning on, open the windows… It wouldn’t hurt to ventilate it if you can » concludes Cervinho.
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