04/03/2023
Protect your fur babies! Here are some tips to prevent your pets from heat stroke!
Would you swap places?
👉 Walk your dogs early morning / evening when it's cooler.
"You may be used to seeing your dog excitedly zoom around when they’re out on their walkies, but when the weather is warm they need to be encouraged to take it slow. Running will only make them warmer and put them at risk of heat stroke, so set a slow pace for your pooch to follow, and instead give them plenty of time to sniff out new scents."
Pavements, sand, metal, ute trays and other surfaces can burn their paws 🥺
Check they are not over heating if kennelled / chained, it may be shady in the morning but way too hot and uncomfortable during the day.
👋 Everyone knows not to take them shopping / out and about in the car eh? 🤔 Even on cooler days....when the sun pops out, the temperature can rise very quickly. People say oh but he has water, and a window down...the poor dog is panting and looking stressed.
👉 It's too hot in there, leave them at home.
Scrub out water bowls, ensure fresh clean is water available at all times. Please do the same for all animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, birds trapped in little cages).
Keep coats/fur well groomed.
A bowl of water out for wild life. 🌱
Provide shade, freedom to move if they choose, fresh water, frozen water bottles (good for small animals to be near), cooling mats, frozen kongs.
Very thankful for the heat pump at my house, keeping the foster dogs cool.
"Planning on walking dogs in hot weather? It’s generally safe in temperatures of up to 19°C (68°F) but be careful when the mercury rises above this. Even at temperatures as low as 20°C (70°F) dogs are at risk of heat stroke."