How to care for a dog in summer?
Today we will talk about how to manage puppies during the summer season?
So first we will talk about how to manage dehydration
Dehydration
How much water should be given to the dog.
- If you have a small breed such as Pug, beagle, then you should give them 2 to 3 litres of water a day.
- Big breed like Labrador, German shepherd you should give them 4 to 5 litres of water a day.
- If there is a Gaint breed such as Saint Bernard the Great Dane, then you should give them 8 to 9 litres of water throughout the day.
So in this way, you can maintain dehydration of your dog
And take special care of one thing, if your dog face problem of dehydration, then it may cause your dog Heatstroke or coma or his death.
Heatstroke
Now, We will tell about how to protect your dog from heatstroke
- Do not keep your dog in any locked room.
- Do not keep your dog inside the car.
If you do this then the temperature of his body increases, due to this it may have a problem of heatstroke.
Symptoms of Heatstroke
how will you recognize that your dog is having a problem of heatstroke?
- Your dog gets a lot of salivae.
- Quite fast he starts laughing
- The dog has a problem in breathing
- And the dog’s body gets very hot
- It is also a symptom to lie on all four legs (square posture) .
Do less exercise in summer
You should be excised before 6:00 in the morning and after 6:00 in the evening.
You have to do a very little exercise in summer.
If dogs get fleas and ticks in summer, then use antitickcs shampoo or spray to avoid it.
Grooming your dog is very important in summer
Hair trimming
Such as making the hair of the dog smaller, which will reduce the heat of the dog.
Summer vacation with Dog
However, if you are going on vacation somewhere, do not take your dog with you in summer.
Even if you go and take your dog, keep water together and keep giving water to your dog every hour.
If you are going on vacation in sea area, do not let the dog drink the water there because the water there is very salty, it contains a lot of salt and can make the dog sick.
Small Breed dogs
Small Breed dogs should not be taken in a very hot area because they can tolerate temperatures up to 15 to 20 degrees, so I should keep them in a temperature of 15 to 20 degrees in summer.
So if you keep the dog in AC, it would be better.
Dog Diet in Summer
Dogs should provide high fibre food in summer.
Multigrains – daliya, bajra and jwar mix roti because it contains high fiber & protein
Fruits – Banana, apple, papaya mango and green vegetables. They contain vitamins, and vitamin are antioxidant, due to this property of vitamins dog are stree free, fruits are also contain high fiber.
Fast Following tips:
- Never, ever leave your dog in the car.
- Make sure your dog has unlimited access to freshwater.
- Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside.
- Take walks during the cooler hours of the day.
- When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog’s paws.
- If you think it’s hot outside, it’s even hotter for your pet – make sure your pet has a means of cooling off.
- Keep your dog free of external parasites (fleas, ticks) and heartworms – consult your veterinarian about the best product for your pet.
- Consider clipping or shaving dogs with long coats (talk to your veterinarian first to see if it’s appropriate for your pet), and apply sunscreen to your dog’s skin if she or he has a thin coat.
