Our pets suffer during the summer because of the high temperatures, which makes them uncomfortable, especially with the fur that covers them, which makes them feel more heat and humidity, which is a severe inconvenience to dogs, cats and other pets, and this may cause their body temperature to rise to harmful levels, as reported by humanociety .

During a heat wave, chances are high that your pet will experience heat stroke that can be fatal if not treated promptly. Signs of heat stroke include glassy eyes, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive saliva or foam in the mouth, loss of consciousness, etc. till then.

girl with her dog

In this report, we offer a number of tips on how to protect our pets during a heat wave:

Bring your pet indoors if possible when it is very hot, rather than in the garden, porch, or rooftop in this hot weather.

If it is not possible to keep him indoors, make sure there are some sheltered places in the garden throughout the day where your pet can rest out of the sun.

cat with her friend

– Do not leave your pet indoors in the garden, because indoor places heat up quickly on a hot day.

– Make sure your pet has plenty of clean and fresh water to drink, you can also add ice cubes in the water to keep it cold as long as possible.

Avoid walking your pet in hot weather, walk in the early morning or evening when it is cooler.

pet cat

Do not let your pet walk on hot surfaces such as sidewalks, roads or hot sand, as their paws do not get burned.

Never leave your pet alone in the car under any circumstances, even if the windows are partially open.