The
scorching sun is surely stopping us from heading out of the home during the
day. The idea of air conditioning within the four walls seems to have made the
summer a bit bearable for us- but what about our four-legged friends? Whether the
summer is already here or is on its way, follow these tips to ensure your homes
are summer friendly for your cats or dogs.
Cooling opportunities
Heat
strokes and overheating are major concerns and with temperatures hitting the
above 35 degrees mark, they can be fatal for many of your pets. So to prevent
them from feeling the heat, give them water with a few ice cubes. Making some
‘pupsicle’ will cheer them up too. Keep your fans on, but relying on them alone
will not suffice, so provide an air conditioned escape island for them that
will let them enjoy both hot and cool spaces.
If you
are unable to provide these services, give your pets a few cooling spots that
will help them calm down. Mop your tiled floors with some ice water and give
them a spot where they can unwind and relax. Remember to cover your windows
with a few heavy curtains that don’t let sunlight in. This will help reduce the
temperature a bit. Placing coolers is a good idea as well.
Open air activities
With the
raising temperatures, your pets might over exert themselves while playing
outdoors, so remember to give them enough shaded or covered places where they
could hydrated themselves. Shift your afternoon walks to early morning or late
evenings and ensure you pet is not alone when outdoors. Keep bowls of water
everywhere. Spraying your garden area with some water is a good idea- but
remember to do this during the evenings, otherwise your garden will emit a lot
of humidity. While you are spraying your garden- how about giving your pet a
bath. Using the same hose, give your pets a bath and lower their body
temperature.
Pools
Remember
to keep your pool open so they can take a dip when it becomes too hot to
handle! If you do not have a pool, use other cooling alternatives like your
kids bath. Replace the water regularly throughout the afternoon if the tub is
placed outside.
Apart
from all these there are many summer friendly apparels that you could buy for
your pets. It’s better to buy cool coats that are water activated and not the
ones with gel – they will bring down your pet’s body temperature without being
too heavy. And last but not the least, do not forget to apply sunscreen as your
pets can suffer from severe sunburns. So apply waterproof sunscreen lotion
around their mouth, back, ears and nose and your pets will be ready to face the
summer!
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