Here are our top tips to make sure you and your pets have fun in the sun whilst staying safe both here in the UK or abroad.
While you enjoy the sun, provide plenty of shady spots
for your pet as well as a constant supply of fresh drinking water. You should
also consider providing your dog with a paddling pool to cool down in.
Animals can suffer from sunburn, particularly those with
thin, pale or white fur. Use a pet-friendly sun cream on extremities, such as
ear tips.
Dogs don’t wear shoes, and can burn their paws on hot
pavements, so walk them during the cooler times of the day. Also, take water
with you and stop regularly so your dog can have a drink.
Gardens can contain a lot of hidden dangers for pets,
including gardening tools, ponds, pesticides and fertilisers. Try to avoid
letting your pet explore areas which may contain these items.
Try freezing your dog’s dinner into ice lollies by mixing
their food with water and putting it in the freezer for a couple of hours.
Remove the cup before giving it to your dog.
At barbeques, do not give your pets meat which contains
cooked bones and ask other people to not give them treats from their plates.
Keep an eye on your pet for any signs of heat exhaustion
or sunstroke including excessive panting, drooling, convulsions, collapse and
shock. If your pet shows any of these signs, get them out of the heat, shower
them with cool water, wrap them in wet towels and take them straight to the
vet.
It is absolutely essential not to leave your dog in the
car, even for a short period of time. The temperature can soar to deadly levels
within a matter of minutes, even with a window open.
If you are taking your dog to the beach, check tide times
first. Not all dogs can naturally swim so they could quickly get out of their
depth. The hot grains of sand and salt in sea can also damage their paws so
wash them thoroughly when you get home.
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