Heat and lack of rain are risk factors for pets

Due to the continuous high temperature and lack of rain, the chances of pets suffering from heat stroke, dehydration, poisoning and other health problems increase.

During summer, when the thermometer is at its highest position, our pets can be exposed to the effects that this temperature can have on them, so veterinary experts Mariam Bouzid and Paz Belinchón advise Please take extra care of our pets after strenuous exercise and when pets are left in poorly ventilated vehicles.

Ingestion of poorly preserved food, or butts, sand, and hooks encountered on walks, can lead to poisoning and illnesses such as gastroenteritis.

company partner Sandvetter, Livestock health insurance specialists, ensuring Lax summer care is linked to outdoor activities, which increases the likelihood of more illness and trauma for pets Or injuries caused while exploring outdoors and interacting with other animals.

Other problems identified by experts are Parasitic infection, flea bite dermatitis, ehrlichiosis Transmission by ticks, colds, respiratory problems from air conditioning, skin and pad burns, and anxiety in the absence of nursing staff or due to a change in habitual residence.

prevent disease

To prevent the most common diseases in pets in summer, A range of measures, including avoiding walking in the highest temperatures, keeping fresh water on at all times, and protecting your pads from floors that are too hotmonitor the animal to prevent ingestion of substances such as sand or cigarette butts, make sure it cannot enter the swimming pool, and does not alter its eating habits.

Similarly, It is recommended to use suitable antiparasitic drugs and open doors and windows in poorly ventilated spaces

though be aware of possible drafts, and in the case of cats, be extra careful lest they jump up.