Acclimate Your Pet To Hot Weather
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Heat stroke or heat exhaustion is most common in the spring or early summer, because out pets are not acclimated to the change in weather. They want to go out and run around, and they don’t know that they are getting overheated and it becomes too late.
Try to get your pet acclimated to the hot weather by taking them outside for short periods of time, make sure there is plenty of shade and water. If your pet is outside and you think they are getting overheated, try hosing them down with water.
Some signs you should look for is their gum color. If they are getting hot, their gums will become brick red, they will start having respiratory distress, they will vomit and have diarrhea, and their pulses will become weak.
And remember, dogs with short noses, such as bulldogs and pugs will have an even harder time with the heat.
The American Red Cross has two great books, Dogs First Aid and Cat First Aid, which include everything you need to know to keep your pets healthy and safe. To order the books online visit www.RedCross.org or visit your local Red Cross Chapter.