Enjoy the hot weather but be careful with your Dog !!
By Corner House Veterinary Surgery | Friday, June 03, 2011, 15:58
Don't forget with this lovely hot weather we need to look after the Dogs.
Some tips which may help
- Walk your dog in the morning and evening when the weather is cooler and make sure shady spots and drinking water are available.
- Clip
the fur of particularly hairy hounds and apply canine sun cream to
areas most likely to burn: ears, nose, and belly. Human suncream can be
toxic so buy a special pet version from your local pet shop.
- Be
extra vigilant with older and overweight dogs as they are more prone to
overheat.
-
In a real emergency wet your dog thoroughly and use a
household fan to blow cool air over their head and body. Seek urgent
veterinary attention.
dog shows signs of distress – such as excessive panting, blueness of
the tongue or collapse contact your local vet immediately.
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