Animals can hardly tolerate heat and the scorching sun. In the article, you will learn how to protect animals from high temperatures.
How to cool an animal
Like cats, dogs need fresh cool water freely available throughout the apartment. There are special drinking fountains for dogs.
It is permissible to cool the pet daily, using water, you can wet the pet's head and paws (make sure that water does not get into the ears).
If your pet is sick from the heat, you need to show the animal to a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Before doing this, wet the hips and stomach of the cat with cool water, and then wrap it in a wet towel. Even if it seemed to you that she got better, still show the cat to a specialist.
How to understand that the animal is very hot
- Lethargy, intense thirst;
- Cardiopalmus;
- Blue tongue;
- Lack of coordination.
Why you can't wet animals in the heat
In case of heat, it is advisable to moisten hairless areas of the body, paw pads or stomach, but it is better not to wet your head while you are outside. It is categorically impossible to completely wet the dog, especially long-haired ones. Water will start to evaporate very quickly, and you will achieve a greenhouse effect.
