With the arrival of summer it is necessary to use a series of precautions for the well-being of our dogs and cats. Whether you stay in the city, go to the sea or to the mountains, it is important to have in mind a small handbook that guarantees the well-being of our four-legged friends.
With the arrival of summer it is necessary to use a series of precautions for the well-being of ours dogs and cats. Whether you stay in the city, go to the sea or to the mountains, it is important to have a small handbook that guarantees the well-being of our four-legged friends.
For example, have you ever heard of heatstroke in animals? Did you know that it is possible to make homemade ice creams and popsicles suitable for dogs and cats?
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Here are 10 tips for protecting cats and dogs in the summer:
Beware of heat stroke
The increase in body temperature caused by environmental conditions is referred to as hyperthermia or heat stroke. Initially the animal appears uncomfortable, panting excessively and is restless. When hyperthermia worsens the animal loses large amounts of drool from the nose and / or mouth. To find out what to do in case of heatstroke click here
Never leave an animal alone in the car
Temperatures inside the car can get very high in minutes, costing our friends the lives. It can happen even if it's in the shade, so never leave your dog in the car. Read more here
Ice creams and ice lollies against the heat
Ice cream and ice lollies for dogs, here is an original idea to refresh the summer of our four-legged friends. The temptation to give dogs a piece of our popsicle or industrial ice cream or too sweet it can be very strong. But both for them - and for us - it is better to choose ingredients that are as natural and harmless as possible. Find out how to do them here
Beware of the forasacchi
I forasacchi they are a danger to dogs. These are ears similar to those of wheat that can grow in fields, meadows and roadsides. They start popping up from the month of June and dog owners should be very careful especially during the summer. To learn more, please click here
Let's protect them from cockroaches
Sand flies or sand flies are small insects similar to mosquitoes, widespread in tropical, subtropical countries and in the Mediterranean area. They live mainly in flat and hilly areas and prefer a warm and humid climate. During the day they hide in cool, well-ventilated and shaded environments, such as cellars, caves, stables or animal dens. To learn more about sand flies click here
Watch out for the hot asphalt
Beware of hot asphalt when taking our dogs out for a walk. The temperatures asphalt in fact they can rise a lot compared to those of the air and cause problems for the paws of dogs. Just think that if the temperature air on a summer day is about 30 ° C, that of the asphalt could reach up to 55 ° C. Still doubts? Click here
Danger of filariasis
Watch out for Filariasis, and not just in summer. Present in two forms, cardio-pulmonary and subcutaneous, it is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, potentially lethal to cats and dogs. The only effective weapon is monthly prevention to be implemented for at least nine months of the year (from April / May to December / January). More info Click here
Annoying dermatitis
Le dermatitis they are specific inflammatory processes of the skin, especially of the most superficial layer (dermis). In addition to having physical evidence and consequences on the organism, it is a source of annoyance for animals, how is it possible to intervene by opting for natural remedies? Click here to find out.
To shear them or not to shear them?
The hair of the animals has a function of protection from the cold, but also from heat and sunlight. There are many veterinarians who advise against clipping them or in any case to keep a sufficient length to protect them. Not sure how to remove the shedding hair? Click here
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10) Beach precautions
Pay attention to the sand but also to all foreign bodies that can hide on the coast: hooks and lines can cause injury to the mouth on the beach. And don't forget to rinse Fido with fresh water after a nice dip in the sea.
Dominella Trunfio
