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The dangers of hot weather for pets: how to protect them

25 May 2023

Summer is just around the corner, and precautions need to be taken for the well-being of dogs, cats and other four-legged friends. As with us humans, the heat can prove to be decidedly dangerous for them as well. Consequently, we must always carefully consider the characteristics of the spaces where they spend their time, their diet and their habits.

First of all, preparations should be made to set up suitable environments to accommodate pets both indoors and outdoors. At the same time, it is important to remember the most common precautions that enable them to withstand high temperatures. For example, we need to make sure they hydrate properly. Therefore, to prompt them to drink the right amount of water, it is ideal to provide them with several bowls of fresh water.

In addition, you can increase the portion of wet food, since it contains a higher percentage of liquids. However, we need to balance it according to weight, age, activity and nutrients in the food.

Another danger that arises in hot weather is parasites. In fact, pets are more likely to be attacked by these organisms in the summertime due to high temperatures and lush vegetation. Countering their aggression is essential to prevent the onset of serious diseases, including infectious diseases, and allergies.

We delve into the techniques, products and ideal health zones for mostly dogs and cats.

Shelters pets from the heat

We know, our four-legged friends manage to maintain a constant body temperature just as we do, but they do it differently. In fact, dogs regulate it by sweating from their paws and increasing lung ventilation, thus, also letting moisture evaporate from their tongue, nose and lung lining. They also take advantage of the insulating power of the coat and vasodilation, particularly, in the ears and muzzle.

Although these nerve reflexes are effective, we still need to keep pets out of the heat to avoid heat stroke. Accordingly, it is good to adopt a number of strategies, which should be advised especially to their owners. For example, dogs should take the longest walks at the coolest times of the day and stay in cool shaded areas.

The same goes for cats, who need to spend their time in airy environments where temperatures are not high. In addition, it is helpful to bathe their heads, but not their ears, and paws, since felines lower their temperature through their fingertips. Dogs, on the other hand, can take a nice cool bath to find proper refreshment.

These practices are also used in boarding houses, kennels and catteries to ensure shelter from the heat and the well-being of pets.

Create outdoor spaces perfect for dogs and cats

Designing areas with special facilities and equipment for our four-legged friends plays a key function in their protection from the heat. Our company specializes in this activity, which it has been doing with passion and professionalism for more than 30 years.

Our team creates a variety of items intended for use at kennels, catteries, daycare centers and boarding homes for dogs and cats. Our acquired know-how and customization skills enable us to devise versatile products that reflect the varied needs of clients. Based on the available area and its characteristics, tailor-made solutions are proposed that ensure the comfort and health of the guests.

The best way for pets to cope with the danger of heat is to provide partially covered spaces outside buildings. For this, we design insulated boxes of different sizes, designed to accommodate dogs and cats of various sizes. In our catalog you will find a wide and rich range of waterproof and easy-to-disinfect models with different covers.

Thanks to our devices, dogs and cats can enjoy the hours spent outdoors between relaxing and playing safely.

Keeps pests away from pets

When reflecting on the potential heat-related dangers to our little friends, it is important to have a complete overview. This means also considering the risk posed by parasites, which are responsible for numerous diseases that can also be transmitted to humans.

In hot weather these living things proliferate, accomplices in particular being the high temperatures and the time spent mostly outdoors by dogs and cats. Studies performed in this area have made us aware of the importance of using effective methods to protect them.

There are antiparasitic collars, vials containing the liquid to be applied to the coat, tablets to be taken orally, and substances to be injected. Products with different active ingredients are available, which also differ in their spectrum of action and duration of effectiveness.

In addition to these solutions, it is also essential to use appropriate natural cleansers and repellents to keep away parasites that attack pets more frequently in hot weather. Our staff is experienced in formulating a diverse range of professional cosmetics suited to the different characteristics of dogs’ coats.

In fact, we propose a natural shampoo with lavender essential oils with excellent antiseptic, antibacterial and deodorizing properties. It acts as an insect repellent and helps rebalance the skin, treating mild infections and ailments.

Visit our cosmetic line section to learn about all available items.

Against the heat you need the right pet hair care

In summer, it is recommended to thin the hair of cats that have it particularly long and thick. Qualified groomers know what techniques to employ to keep it the right length, as it shields their bodies from the sun’s rays. The same is true for dogs, so different methods should be employed if they have undercoats, if the hair is waterproof or long and shaggy.

Examining its characteristics is essential to treat it appropriately. Thus, the dangers posed by heat to pets are avoided. For some dogs, for example, a brushing that facilitates shedding is sufficient. For those with very short hair, a special glove is used. In contrast, breeds distinguished by thick, continuously growing hair require shearing.

Our company provides a wide assortment of professional grooming tools and accessories. In fact, our catalog includes tools for cutting, drying, combing and cleaning the coat of dogs and cats. We recommend to our customers the items indicated for grooming the hair of various breeds.

Contact us for tailored solutions that can protect pets from the heat.

Author:

Lory Progetti Veterinari

For more than 30 years, we have been designing and manufacturing furniture solutions, instruments and equipment for clinics, outpatient clinics and grooming centers.

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