Temperatures rise year by year, especially during the summer. This affects not only the health of humans but also the health of pets and wildlife.

In the summer heat, there should always be a cool place/shade for the animals to hide from the sun. You should change their drinking water several times a day, and do not leave your animals alone in the car, not even with the window open, as the internal temperature in the car can go a lot higher than what we actually have outside.

Prolonged walks should be scheduled in the early morning and late evening, and sidewalks and asphalt heated by the sun should be avoided, as the paws of animals can burn when walking on them.

Summer heat can be very dangerous for animals, so pay particular attention to the following symptoms, as they may be signs of heat stroke: excessive panting, lethargy, fever, vomiting, rapid pulse, extremely red tongue or gums, intense salivation, or inability to stand up. In extreme cases, loss of consciousness may occur. 🐶⚠️🐱

During hot summer days, an intensely panting, unconscious animal lying on its side most probably had a heat stroke or sunburn, in which case providing water to drink and seeking veterinary help can save the life of the animal. It is very important in this case to start cooling the animal by moistening it with cool but not cold water, either with a towel or soaking it in small portions with fresh water until the animal can breathe again. If there is no improvement within a short period of time, see a veterinarian immediately as heat stroke can be fatal.

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