Keep Pets Safe and Cool During the Summer
It is important to know how to keep your pets safe and cool during the summer months. When it gets hot, it can be very dangerous for pets as well as people.
Never leave pets in a parked car. According to the article, “Keep pets safe before the temperature gets too hot” at Humane World for Animals, “On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes.” As temperatures rise, it’s like an oven inside a hot car and your pet can “suffer irreversible organ damage or die,” the article said.
Other things to keep in mind include limiting exercise when it’s hot and providing a lot of shade and water.
The article, “Hot Weather Safety Tips” at ASPCA.org, notes the following safety tips for pets:
• Know the symptoms of overheating in pets, including excessive panting, difficult time breathing, drooling, and increased heart rate.
• “Know that animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively,” the ASPCA article said. They should be indoors with the A/C on.
• Don’t leave pets alone around the pool.
At Second Home Pet Resort, we have just the thing that helps when it’s hot. Our water park sessions are a huge hit in the summer months. While we are passionate about animals and their comfort, we also love to see them make a splash. Our Water Park Play Sessions are perfect for the dog who loves the water. Your dog will enjoy 20 minutes of supervised splash and play activities. And because your pet’s safety is number one, your dog will never be left unattended.
Importance of different breeds and how they handle the heat – SHPR has 14 AC units and the entire facility is climate controlled to keep pets cool.
Importance of Different Breeds and How They Handle the Heat
Some dog breeds do OK in the heat, but other breeds don’t do well at all. With summer and hotter months fast approaching, make sure to know how to keep your dog cool.
“If dogs are not properly cared for in hot weather, they can experience heatstroke and other heat-related conditions,” according to the article, “10 Dog Breeds That Can’t Tolerate the Summer Heat” at petMD.com. “And if a dog’s body temperature rises to dangerous heights, it can be fatal.”
When it is hot outside, keep your dog inside as much as possible. Additionally, exercise should be limited to the cooler hours of the day, the article said. Cool baths go a long way, as well as lots of shade, fresh water, cooling mats, and air conditioning.
Some of the dog breeds that do not do well in the heat include dogs bred for the cold including, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, and Saint Bernard. Dogs who are brachycephalic, or flat-faced, have a short muzzle making it difficult for them to pant and cool off. These include the Boston Terrier, Boxer, English Bulldog, and French Bulldog.
According to the article, “Best Dogs for Hot Weather Climates” at Zoetis, some of the dog breeds who do OK in the heat include the Basenji, Chihuahua, and Greyhound.
If you need a good place for your dog to cool off while you’re away on vacation, while you’re at work, or for a great day of play, Second Home Pet Resort is the place. We have 14 air conditioning units, and our entire facility is climate controlled to keep pets cool throughout the year, especially during the summer months. Give us a call at (602) 997-6600 to find out more and how to book your pet’s next stay.
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