Use caution while exercising
your pets during hot days.
Not exact matches
Assuming that
pet owners are aware of all that could befall their dogs
during the dog
days of summer is a mistake, says Denice Pruett, president of Galisteo, N.M. - based Too
Hot for Spot, LLC.
- Don't exercise
pets during the
hottest part of the
day.
During these long,
hot days pet owners need to be vigilant about making sure their four legged loved ones are staying cool.
Heat stroke can also occur with strenuous exercise
during the
hottest time of the
day or even if a
pet is kept outdoors without access to shade.
If you have to take your
pet out
during the
day, make sure the ground isn't too
hot.
Additionally, don't leave
pets in cars
during the summer months and don't jog with them
during the
hottest times of the
day, usually between 11 am and 6 pm.
During the long,
hot, «dog
days of summer», it is important to pay attention to just how
hot our
pets can get in extreme heat, and make sure we are aware of the signs they show if they are getting...
Pets should be kept indoors
during the
hottest hours of the
day, but if you must keep your
pet outside, offer water in a spill proof container.
EMERGENCY vets have issued a plea to dog owners to avoid exercising their
pets during the
hottest part of the
day.
Filling a paddling pool with water is also a great way to help
pets stay cool if they prefer to be left outside
during the
day, allowing them to wade or take a dip if they get too
hot.
If you are in the peak of summer, you might want to be careful not to cover your
pet with clothes that will make them feel
hotter during those sunny
days.
Though many
pet parents are purchasing natural and higher - quality products to keep their
pets healthy, ensuring the health of dogs
during the
hottest days of the year requires additional steps.
It can be caused when an owner leaves his / her
pet unattended in a parked vehicle,
during strenuous exercise at the
hottest time of the
day or when a
pet is kept outside without access to shade.
Overexposure to sun and heat can dehydrate your
pet, so leave her at home on a
hot day or take frequent trips indoors to cool her down
during a long
day in the sun.