10/05/2024
How can we keep our furry friends safe in the hot weather?
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It really is important we don’t leave dogs in cars at all during the day in summer months. Not even for 5 minutes!!!
Cracking the windows is also ineffective for generating any airflow through the vehicle so bear this in mind too.
Dogs, especially puppies really struggle to regulate their own body temperature in hot weather.
The only way a dog can regulate it’s own body temperature is through panting, they don’t sweat like us.
Really consider is the ground too hot for walking. Asphalt, hot pavements & artificial grass can get extremely hot. Put your own feet on it??? Can you walk on it??
I know we want to go out & about with our furry friends but the best thing you can do when the temperature starts exceeding 20 degrees is leave them at home in the cool with access to plenty of water.
I see too many dogs on scorching days, heavily panting, looking hot & bothered. Out in the midday sunshine, it’s madness!!!!