How to Protect Your Pets From a Heatstroke This Summer
Keep your pets cool this summer with these tips
Jul 22, 2016 | 2:33 pm
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If you want to be a responsible pet parent and do everything you can to keep your pets cool in the summer heat, you should educate yourself on how to protect them from a heatstroke.
Many pets can’t release heat by sweating the way humans do. Dogs pant, while cats lick themselves to regulate their body temperatures.
Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion. Very young and very old dogs are usually at higher risk.
According to the Humane Society, if your pet is suffering from a heatstroke you should move him or her into the shade or air conditioned area, then apply cold towels or icepacks to their head, neck and chest. Make sure they drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubs, then take him/her directly to the veterinarian.
How to Protect Your Pets From a Heatstroke This Summer
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