Protect Your Pet in the Summer Heat!
When it is "AZ" hot outside, many breeds are really sensitive to the heat. You need to make sure they go outside to potty and go right back into the air conditioned house. If your dog must stay outside while you're at work, make sure they have an area of shade where they can go to stay cool and have plenty of clean water available to them. Remember that the shady spots may change during the day, so an area that is shady in the morning may be blistering in the afternoon. Consider hiring a local pet sitter to come mid-day while you are at work to take your dog out to potty.
Contact your pets vet concerning specific needs to help your furry friend through the summer heat.
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With Valley temperatures hitting triple digits it can put pets in danger. Your pet can suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke if exposed to these extreme temperatures.
Animal control recommends you be aware of the signs of heat stress, which could include heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue.
When it is "AZ" hot outside, many breeds are really sensitive to the heat. You need to make sure they go outside to potty and go right back into the air conditioned house. If your dog must stay outside while you're at work, make sure they have an area of shade where they can go to stay cool and have plenty of clean water available to them. Remember that the shady spots may change during the day, so an area that is shady in the morning may be blistering in the afternoon. Consider hiring a local pet sitter to come mid-day while you are at work to take your dog out to potty.
Panting is a visible sign that your pet is hot. If your dog is panting very hard or lying on its side, not wanting to move, you need to take the pet inside an air conditioned area to cool down and apply cool (not cold) water over his body to gradually lower his core body temperature. Let your pet drink small amounts of water or lick ice cubes. Most importantly, take him to a veterinarian immediately
Pets need exercise even when it is hot, but extra care needs to be taken with older dogs, short-nosed dogs, and those with thick coats. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours. Keep in mind that asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws.
.Keeping your pets coat trimmed and brushed is almost as high of a priority as keeping them hydrated. Groomers recommend bathing the animals only once every two weeks and keeping the undercoat combed out to help keep the animal cool. A thick undercoat is like wearing a blanket.
Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips. Pets with light-colored noses or light-colored fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer.
Contact your pets vet concerning specific needs to help your furry friend through the summer heat.www.westvalleypetsitting.com
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