Summer checkup.
There’s no harm in ensuring your pet is in good health & all spot on & wormer treatments are up to date.
Give pets plenty of clean & fresh water.
Pets can get dehydrated quickly in this humid weather. Ensure shade is provided giving them the option to move away from the sun. Do not over exercise them & keep indoors wen its extreme heat.
Know symptoms of overheating.
- Excessive panting.
- Difficulty Breathing.
- Drooling, Mild weakness, stupor.
- Elevated body temperature
Alone in Vehicles.
Avoid leaving any pets in a vehicle during warm temperatures. Vehicles contain heat & it is very difficult for a pet to regulate their body temperature. Would you sit in a car with the windows slightly open & no air conditioning? No right?! So why should your pet?
Brachycephalic Breeds.
These breeds are more susceptible to heat stroke as they cannot pant effectively. It is recommended to not exercise these breeds in the warm/hot weather.
Pools, Beaches, Lakes
Provide fresh water & avoid them ingesting salt water, chlorine etc.. If your pet is a keen swimmer, introduce them slowly for a paddle.
