Dog behaviourist: Feeling hot? Imagine how your dog feels... keep your pet cool in the hot weather with these helpful tips
WITH RECORD TEMPERATURES continuing, summer in Ireland is looking like it’s going to be a hot one. We’re not necessarily used to this heat, so we need to ensure that if we have dogs, they are kept safe and well during these long, hot days.
Panting helps your dog to regulate body temperature because it causes air to flow over the dog’s wet mucous membranes in its mouth and nose. The evaporation of water from these areas will lower a dog’s core body temperature. Brachycephalic breeds such as French bulldogs and pugs have relatively small airways and a larger amount of tissue at the back of the throat. In hot weather when dogs are panting the tissue at the back of the throat can become swollen, making heat loss and breathing difficult. Overweight dogs also have a harder time keeping cool in warm weather and are at greater risk of overheating.
Heatstroke can be a result of a dog being exposed to warm temperatures, which causes their body temperature to increase. This is particularly common if they are left outside, exercising or in a car that does not have air conditioning. Normally, canine body temperatures range between 38.3 and 39.2°C, but going above 40.0°C can lead to multiple organ failure and even death.
A fun summer activity for your dog is to make them an ice treat, simply fill a container with water and some peanut butter or your dog’s favourite treats pop it in the freezer overnight and the next day you can turn it out and give them their very own ‘pupsicle’ that will help to keep them cool, calm and entertained.
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