Guest Dogs (Definite Introduction)
As the efficiency of the earth's greenhouse increases, summers become longer and longer, making it common for humans. , Continuous high temperature and high humidity will also make dogs uncomfortable and even suffer from some diseases. However, as long as you pay more attention to daily management, many problems can be avoided. This article provides an introduction to the key points of dog protection in summer.
1. Shaving
As mentioned in the previous article, for dogs, in addition to the thermal insulation efficiency, the coat has many Strong protective effect, especially in hot summer, when the intensity of ultraviolet rays reaches its peak throughout the year, it is more likely to cause damage to dogs. Therefore, even in summer, we also advocate proper trimming of the dog's coat, rather than shaving it.
2. Bathing
In order to cool down their dogs, many owners often give them cold baths or even let them jump by themselves. Take a dip in the river, but it turns out that there are many parasites in rivers and lakes, and now the infection is serious, which can easily cause hidden dangers to the health of dogs. In addition, many owners feel that the temperature is high in summer, so there is no need to blow their dog after bathing. This is actually a serious misunderstanding. The high temperature in summer is accompanied by high humidity, and dogs are covered with fur, such as bathing. If you don't blow it in time, you will easily suffer from skin diseases.
Figure 1 A locust got into the dog's nose
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Just like people, the hot summer will also affect the dog’s appetite. You may want to replace it with some dog food with a lower fat content. During this period, the "three certain" principles of feeding (i.e. punctual, fixed and quantitative) must be more strictly implemented to prevent leftover food from deteriorating. In addition, attention should be paid to the storage of dog food. Once deterioration is found, the entire bag should be discarded. In addition, try not to feed your dog cold food to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. At the hottest time, it may be appropriate to add some ice cubes or ice water to the drinking water, which can both eliminate the gastrointestinal discomfort and cause gastrointestinal discomfort.Even in hot weather, there will be no excessive coldness.
Figure 2 Mildew-prone dog food
4. Deworming
Summer is the season with high incidence of external parasites, so external deworming services should be carried out immediately. Commonly used methods include drops, sprays, drug necklaces, etc. When walking your dog, you should also try to prevent your dog from playing in the grass for a long time.
Figure 3 A rare external parasite of dogs - fleas
5. Cool down
Many dog owners will let their dogs stay in air-conditioned rooms for eternity because they are distressed about their treasures. However, dogs will also suffer from "air-conditioning disease" just like people. Not suitable for anything. The correct way to do this is to let the dog stay in a cool and breathable place, and keep plenty of clean drinking water. If it is a hot period, you can turn on the fan for the dog. During the hottest period, you can turn on the fan. It is necessary to put the dog into the air-conditioned room to hide for a while, but if the dog has just looked back from the outside or just finished exercising, it should be allowed to "calm down" in the shade for a while, then put it into the air-conditioned room and stay there. The time inside didn’t take too long either.
6. Walking the dog
In addition to the above-mentioned avoidance of grass, dog walking in summer should also be done in the morning or evening, even if it is out of direct sunlight. time period. In addition, when walking your dog in the summer, especially if the time is longer, you should wear plenty of drinking water. One thing that needs to be reminded is that because the Qing Dynasty and dusk in summer are also the times when there are the most people, you must pay attention to keeping the dog on a good leash to prevent accidents.
7. First aid treatment
When a dog experiences mild heatstroke, such as lack of energy, dry nose, and shortness of breath, you can Bring it to a cool place, pour cold water over it (do not use ice cubes or ice water) to help it cool down, and add a little glucose and salt to the drinking water to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.. In case of severe heatstroke, such as heavy breathing, confusion, unsteady walking, foaming at the corners of the mouth, or even the inability to drink water on its own, you should help it cool down as soon as possible, and then send it to a pet hospital for treatment immediately. In case of mild diarrhea, stop eating and feed self-prepared "glucose saline". If the condition worsens, seek medical attention immediately.
Figure 4 About sprinkling water on dogs to reduce their body temperature
Figure 5 A dog undergoing fluid rehydration due to heatstroke
8. Other precautions
If the kennel is outdoors, move it Find a shady location and add sun protection equipment to protect enough clean drinking water. Never leave a dog alone in a car.
In fact, most types of dogs have no major problems spending the summer. As long as the owners pay more attention and take precautions, I believe they can spend the summer safely.
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