With the heat wave undiminishing, and temperatures rising gradually, a deep concern is seen in pet owners regarding their pet’s health due to the prevailing hot summer. The hot temperatures play a terrific role in hampering and deteriorating the health conditions of pets when they are not taken care off. Though most pet owners are well aware of the soaring temperatures, they miss providing an imperative care resulting in a calamity at times.
Taking a few steps to ensure the safety of the furry companion can absolutely help in keeping them free from the dangerous conditions that may occur due to hot weather.
Distemper
It is a fatal disease, which highly occurs during the summers unless caught early and treated under intensive care. Proper care and keeping the environment clean mostly helps in preventing this disease.
Parvovirus
Another most common virus disease that normally prevails is Parvovirus. The disease usually occurs in dogs that have a weak immune system. In cats, parvovirus is known as panleukopenia, which is highly dangerous and occurs at a lighting speed. The bright side of the condition is that it is preventable through vaccines and proper care.
Anxiety
Summer is a time for celebration as fireworks are organized. However, these celebrations cause great vibrations and tremendous noise, which can terrify your four-legged companions. Fortunately, there are homeopathic firework anxiety drops, adaptil spray, and Adaptil collar available that can effectively and intensively diminish levels of anxiety and stress in both dogs and cats.
Very Common Summer Scenarios and Tips
Leaving pet in a backyard without a shed, forgetting a furry pal in a car or unmindfully leaving a water bowl without water are few scenarios that may happen during the hot summers. To avoid such incidents ensure that at the start of the summer provide a kennel or build a DIY shed for your Tyke. If you have enough space indoors, arrange a special space for your furry family member providing a cozy bed.
Going on shopping, cafeteria or neighborhood store, never leave your pet inside the car even for a few minutes. A matter of a few minutes can be a catastrophe for your furry friend. Just take him along with you or better leave them at home. As a good Samaritan, if you notice any animal left in an isolated car better call local animal welfare or police department instantly.
Frequently replenish the water bowl of your furry companion that stays outdoors. Also look into providing a small pond if possible in order to keep them cool under the scorching sun.
Taking a few steps, and following some guidelines can surely help to keep your furry companion safe and healthy during the hot summers.
