DOGS HEALTH THIS SUMMER ....A TOPIC

IT IS MANDATORY FOR A PET OWNER TO TAKE CARE OF HIS PET.CHANGING SEASONS OFTEN CARRY CERTAIN TYPES OF PROBLEMS.HERE ARE SOME INFORMATION ON DOGS PROBLEMS-




1.Dehydration
Dehydration is common in summer season as heat amount is larger.Symptoms of dehydration may include loss of apetite,sunken eye,lethargy,dry mouth and depression.The adequate amount of water should be given to your dog and liquid rich food should be given.Wet dog food is generally a good option for this.


2.Sunburn
White coloured and thinly coated dogs have a risk of sunburn. Sunburn causes pain, itching, peeling, and other problems.Most susceptible areas for this sunbuen includes the nose,,around the nozzle,eyelids,underbelly,ear tips.Exposure to UV rays may leads to risk of skin cancer.


3.Heat stroke

Heat stroke is the condition when body temperature rises enormously.Heavy exercise during noon cause this problem.If you left your dog in your car standing in the sunlight then their are chances of getting heat stroke.


4.Flies and mites


Number of ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, flies, and other insects increases enormously during these summer months.Visit to your nearby veterinarian for speacial protection  such as collars, sprays, shampoos, dips, and other products.



5.Doggy Diarrhea
Doggy diarrhea as with vomiting, can have lots of causes, including stress, infections like intestinal parasites, and food problems.Diarrhea symptoms are pretty obvious -- look for loose, watery, or liquid stool.Diarrhea can easily lead to dehydration, be sure your dog has plenty of clean water available, then take your pooch to the vet if the diarrhea persists for more than a day, or immediately if there's also fever, lethargy, vomiting,  bloody stools, or loss of appetite.



Supervision is the main key to the dog safety."Be mindful of where your dog is". Thats way, the “dog days” might just be some of the best days of the year that you and your dog will enjoy.



What is your dog’s favorite Summer activity? Tell us in the comments.



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