Excessive heat, especially when combined with high humidity, can also be very dangerous for pets. In fact, they too can suffer heatstroke or sunstroke, which can seriously endanger their lives. It is important to know that dogs, cats, small pets and birds do not perspire and their thermoregulation occurs through an “air cooling” system, which consists in ventilating with small and frequent breaths in order to quickly transfer the air to the humid surfaces of the oral cavity and thus determine the heat distribution. This has been reported by the Ministry of Health, which has published on its website a series of tips useful during these days of scorching heat, unusual for June, which are likely to herald a summer of record-breaking temperatures.
Puppies, older animals, brachycephalic breeds (e.g. bulldogs, Persian cats, etc.), overweight animals and people with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases are more susceptible to heatstroke/sun.
However, simple but important rules are enough to spend a peaceful and healthy summer together: do not leave dogs, cats and other animals in the car (it is not enough to leave the Finerini a little open and not even to park in the shade, because the passengers it heats up quickly, also because the animal with hyperventilation gives off heat on its part); Do not leave dogs tethered in places exposed to direct sunlight. ensure that fresh water is always available to the animals; Avoid walking them in the hottest hours of the day (it hurts you too!); I only take dogs to the beach when conditions are favorable (e.g. ventilation, shade).
If we suspect that our pet has symptoms due to heat stroke: move it quickly from the place where hyperthermia occurred and put it in a cool and ventilated place. Begin by cooling the body with tap water, showers or wet towels over the neck, head, ears, armpits and groin – caution: avoid ice or frozen water; do not force it to drink; See a vet as soon as possible, monitor for the next 24-48 hours.
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