Animal Welfare: 4 Summer Care Tips
Learn how to protect your pet during the hottest days of the year.
Summer heat is not just uncomfortable for animals; it can also be dangerous. Issues such as paw burns and dehydration are common but often preventable.
Find out what you can do every day to effectively protect your pet.
🐾 Fresh water is not enough
Simply leaving out a bowl of water is not sufficient.
You should:
- Change the water several times a day;
- Place multiple bowls around the house;
- Add ice cubes on very hot days;
If your pet is not drinking enough water, try mixing in some wet food to encourage fluid intake.
🐾 Walks only at the right times
One of the most common mistakes is underestimating ground temperature. Always do the “hand test”: if you cannot keep your hand on the ground for five seconds, the surface is too hot for your pet’s paws.
Avoid walks between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and choose shaded areas with grass whenever possible.
🐾 Keep the house cool
Closing blinds during the hottest hours, creating shaded areas indoors, using fans, and placing damp towels on the floor for your pet to lie on are simple but effective ways to reduce heat indoors.
🐾 Recognize the warning signs
Acting quickly at the first signs of heatstroke is essential.
Watch for rapid or heavy panting, a bright red tongue, excessive drooling, weakness, disorientation, vomiting, or tremors.
🚨 If these symptoms appear, cool your pet gradually and contact a veterinary professional immediately.
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