Summer is a favorite time of year for people and pets. There are far more opportunities for outdoor fun and activities; however, pets can be even more at risk for heat stroke and other heat-related conditions than people.
The top signs your pet is overheating include:
● Heavy panting
● Excessive, thick drooling
● Labored breathing
● Fever
● Nausea/vomiting
● Accelerated heartbeat
● Red gums, tongue, sensitive tissues and skin
● Lethargy
● Dizziness or instability
● Agitation
Heat stroke is a very serious medical condition. If these symptoms do not abate even after the pet has been cooled down, pets should be brought in to a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital as soon as possible.
The following are some important keys to keeping pets safe, cool and comfortable all summer long:
● Minimize physical activity during hot weather
● Never leave pets unattended in a hot car
● Make sure they always have access to clean drinking water
● Don’t let pets walk on extremely hot surfaces like pavement, sand or gravel
● Consider using pet sunscreen for pets with short, fine fur
● Overweight or snub-nosed dogs are more at risk for heat stroke, so keep particularly close watch on them
● Consider providing a pool for pets to splash around in while outside in summer
A safe body temperature is crucial to pet health as well as their enjoyment of the warm summer months. Use these tips to help manage heat exposure and avoid serious conditions like heat exhaustion, heat toxicity and heat stroke.
Trust Fizzion Products to Keep Your Home Clean This Summer
Spending more time outdoors during the warm weather months can also cause pets to bring more of the outdoors indoors. For indoor messes and pet cleanup needs, pick up Fizzion Steam Carpet Cleaner and Fizzion Pet Stain & Odor Remover, if you’re looking for a dog stain remover.
