How to protect dogs and cats with excessive heat

Red sticker temperatures: how to protect dogs and cats with excessive heat? Summer has come and the heat peaks with herwhich in many Italian cities are permanently exceeded 35 degrees. Extreme heat that does not test only us human beings, but also and above all i our friends dogs and cats. Especially in urban contextswhere asphalt and cement amplify the effect of the heat, The animals of the house risk heat, dehydration, burns and ailments.

Since the summer promises to be long and hot: knowing How to protect dogs and cats with excessive heat becomes an essential gesture of responsibility, made of daily attention, small tricks And some good habit more. We talked about it with the vet: that’s what he told us.

Extreme heat and heat strokes: what to do to protect our dogs

“The heat coup in animals should not be underestimated,” explains the Dr. Alessandro VetereveterinarianPhD and researcher at theUniversity of Parma. “It occurs When body temperature exceeds 41 ° C And the body can no longer dissipate excess heat. Dogs, unlike humans, do not sweat, and this makes them particularly vulnerable. Brachicephal races like Bulldog, Carlini and Boxer they are the most exposed to the heat stroke, because their conformation of the muzzle makes effective breathing difficultfundamental for thermoregulation. But all dogs, above all the elderly, obese or with previous pathologiesare at risk when temperatures become hot ».

«To protect them – continues Dr. Vetere – is crucial Avoid walks during the central hours of the day: It is good to go out early in the morning or in the evening, when the temperatures are more mild and tolerable. Attention also to the asphalt: can reach 60 degrees and cause burns to the fingertips. A useful trick: Place the back of the hand on the asphalt for 5 secondthe. If it is too hot for you, it is also for them. On the market exist Protective shoes for dogsan accessory useful especially for those who live in the city or need to bring the dog to a walk at non -ideal times ».

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«Then the constant access to fresh water and shaded areas is fundamental. Listen to me, Never leave the animals closed in the carnot even for a few minutes, even with the lightly lowered window: the internal temperature can rise dramatically in a few minutes, with lethal outcomes. And if you travel by car, it is essential to turn on the air conditioningalso for short movements. The fresh air must also circulate in the rear passenger compartmentwhere animals often travel, “says Dr. Vetere. “As for the hair, it should not be shaved. The fur, if well cared for, is a natural thermal insulator: it protects from heat and direct sun. Toxare the hair can expose the skin to scaldsin addition to compromising the natural temperature regulation ».

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Dogs and cats suffer the heat like us but often have fewer tools to defend themselves. To us the task of protecting them ...

Dogs and cats suffer the heat like us, but often have fewer tools to defend themselves. To us the task of protecting them from the high temperatures of the summer

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Cats at home: attention to hydration and ventilated environments

Also cats, albeit less dependent on us in their daily habits, they suffer the heat, especially if they live in apartments exposed to the sunsmall or not very ventilated. “For cats it is fundamental always have fresh water availablebetter if in motion (as in the case of special fountains) because they stimulate intake and prevent dehydration “, underlines Dr. Vetere.

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«The same rules reserved for dogs are also valid for cats: no direct heat, yes to access to shaded areascare for ventilation in domestic environments. Who can, Leave a room with the shutters lowered during the dayin order to guarantee a fresh and peaceful refuge for the cat. If the cat is used to going out on the terrace or garden, Always check that he has a shelter from the sun and never stagnant water: The ideal is to change it at least twice a day. Finally, a tip that applies to everyone: observe your animals.

Fatigue, accelerated breath, disorientation or red gums They are signs of a possible heat stroke. In these cases, refresh the animal with wet clotheswithout ice, and going immediately to the vet is essential, “concludes Vetere. With these precautionscombine with love and go-go pampering, we can help our dogs and cats a Live the hot season in health and serenityeven in large cities.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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