Enjoy the hot weather but be careful with your Dog !!

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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.

If your

dog shows signs of distress – such as excessive panting, blueness of

the tongue or collapse contact your local vet immediately.

      

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