KEEPING YOUR PUP COOL

Hi 4 Paws Outdoors friends !

Summer is around the corner Here's some tips to help keep your pup cool and safe from heat stress

Heat Stress

In summer, animals need constant access to both water and shade, as heat stress can develop extremely quickly in hot weather. Your pet must also always stay cool, hydrated and safe.

• Provide extra bowls of water in case one is accidentally knocked over.

• Give outdoor dogs takeaway containers filled with beef or chicken stock which has been frozen overnight.

• Freeze half a bowl of water overnight and add half a bowl of cool water before giving it to your pet.

• Provide extra shade areas in your backyard using shade cloths and shade umbrellas.

• Let your pet play in paddling pools filled with water. Just make sure they’re always supervised.

• Never leave your dog in the car, even with the windows down. They could die in as little as six minutes, as temperatures in a vehicle can rise to dangerous levels, even on mild days. Leaving the windows open, parking in the shade and tinting do not help to reduce the inside temperature significantly.

• Always walk your dog in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler.

• Ensure your pet always has easy access to shade and water throughout the day.

• If you have a small dog, cool a ceramic tile or oven pan in the fridge or freezer, and put it out for them to lie on.

• Allow your outdoor animals to come inside the house to share the air conditioning or electric fan. If you think your pet is suffering from heat stroke, please call an RSPCA veterinary hospital or your local veterinarian immediately.