Pets: Tips to keep your dog cool in summer

With the arrival of summer, families take the opportunity to walk longer and, obviously, with their dogs. However, we must take special care with our pets to keep them cool at this hot time of year.

Specialist Silvia Vai explains that the skin of puppies is special. "A dog's internal temperature rises easily and that can lead to problems in other organs," she adds. Given this, she offers the following recommendations to keep your smug cool and not suffer in this heat:

1. HYDRATED. The animal must have clean water at all times of the day. This applies at home and during walks. That's why you should go out with a bottle of water.

2. CHOOSE YOUR RIDE WELL. It is best to avoid walks in the hottest hours of the day, as their paws can burn on the hot floor.

3. BRUSH HIM AND KEEP HIS COAT SHORT. It is important to pass the comb regularly and remove the excess. Also use the scissors to thin the fur a little.

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4. OFFER A PLACE OF SHADE. So that it rests peacefully, you can also put a fan nearby to cool the environment.

5. MAKE IT WET . Getting it wet, especially on the head and trunk, can help lower its temperature.

It is also extremely important that you avoid leaving it locked in the car or keeping it on the patio, balcony or in another place without ventilation.

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+ IMPROVES SOCIABILIZATION. Dogs are social animals that need to interact with their environment, otherwise they can develop phobias or behavioral problems.

+ INCREASES MENTAL STIMULATION. Going for walks and playing games are a great way to stimulate his mind and keep him from getting into mischief at home.

+ CHANGE THE ROUTINE. The life of the furry ones is much simpler than ours, so it is extremely important that they have a stimulus, such as going for a walk. They will feel happy.

+ IMPROVES THE AFFECTIVE BOND. One way to improve the emotional relationship between you and your dog is to participate in activities that are fun for him.

+ HELPS CONTROL HIS WEIGHT of him. Walking can do a lot to control obesity.

+ CONTROL ANXIETY. Dogs, just like people, can suffer from stress and anxiety for different reasons. Physical activities help you relax.

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IN SUMMER

On hot days, it is best to walk first thing in the morning and in the late afternoon, since the intense sun can burn the animal's skin.