"Unlike humans, pets especially breeds with thicker coats like huskies and samoyeds can struggle to regulate their body temperature in hot weather. So always make sure they have access to cool, fresh water and plenty of shade that lasts throughout the entire day, RSCPA NSW's chief veterinarian, Dr Liz Arnott, says. You need to set up multiple water bowls in case one is spilled and keep them out of direct sunlight."
"She says if the weather is predicted to be very hot, then inside may be the safest place for your pet to be particularly in cooler, tiled areas that are not exposed to direct sunlight. If pet owners are headed to work for the day, planning ahead can be a useful tool which can mean freezing food items to leave in treat-dispensing toys or pointing a fan towards a favourite sleeping spot."
Parts of Australia will experience extreme heat with Sydney near 40C and high fire danger across much of Queensland. Pets, especially thick-coated breeds like huskies and samoyeds, struggle to regulate body temperature in hot weather. Ensure access to cool, fresh water and continuous shade throughout the day, using multiple bowls placed out of direct sunlight. Keeping pets indoors in cooler tiled areas can be safest during very hot forecasts. Plan ahead when leaving for work by freezing food in treat-dispensing toys or pointing a fan at a favourite sleeping spot. Provide fans, wading pools and frozen treats. Rabbits and guinea pigs should be brought into climate-controlled indoor areas as temperatures approach the high 20s.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]