As temperatures rise, it is important to keep your pets safety in mind to avoid heat stress. We’ve put together our top tips to avoid heat stress in pets, as well as the signs and how to treat your pet with heat stress.
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]1. Don’t exercise your pets in the heat of the day
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://bestmates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_124282735_Resized.jpg” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”30%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” title_text=”AdobeStock_124282735_Resized”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]You may need to adjust the timing of your walk in summer to make sure you keep your pet out of the heat. Early mornings and late evenings are generally the best time to go to avoid the searing heat.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]2. Make sure your pets always have clean, fresh water
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://bestmates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_117855087_resized.jpg” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”30%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” title_text=”AdobeStock_117855087_resized”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Remember to take fresh water with you wherever you go with your pet as dehydration is a big contributor to heat stress.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]3. Make sure your pets have plenty of shade
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://bestmates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_504504472_reduced.jpg” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”30%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” title_text=”AdobeStock_504504472_reduced”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]If your pet is outside of the house in summer, make sure there are plenty of shady areas for them to rest in. It is also a good idea to stick to shady tracks and areas when walking.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]4. Check for hot pavement to save burnt paws
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://bestmates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_329137203_resized.jpg” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”30%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” title_text=”AdobeStock_329137203_resized”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Use the 5 second rule – place the back of your hand on the pavement and if you can’t hold it there for 5 seconds it’s too hot for a walk!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]5. NEVER leave pets in hot cars
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://bestmates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_141908091_resized.jpg” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”30%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center” title_text=”AdobeStock_141908091_resized”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Even on moderately warm days the temperature in the car rises incredibly quickly, so leaving your pet in the car is always a big no no!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”||58px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Other heat tips
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]– Give your dog a summer hair cut (but make sure you leave enough to prevent sunburnt skin)
– Don’t muzzle dogs in hot weather becuase they can’t pant effectively. Panting helps them cool down.
– Let them have a run in the sprinkler (the bonus – the kids can join in too!)
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Losing consciousness
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Diarrhoea
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” background_color=”#F2665E” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-28px||||false|false” text_font_size=”19px” custom_padding=”33px||30px|||”]Remember, if you notice your pet showing any of these signs, get vet checked!
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