We’re already feeling the extreme heat! If you have pets, it’s important to make sure they get what they need to survive the hot weather.
Houston SPCA veterinarian Dr. Roberta Westbrook said if your pet is outside, they need to have access to shade, have cool, clean water, and a way to get rid of that heat they’re sitting in. Bringing them into the air conditioning can help prevent heat-related illnesses.
As for signs of heat stress, look out for heavy panting for more than a few minutes. Heavy drooling, and unsteadiness or signs of lethargy. Seek emergency veterinary care if your dog appears to be in distress. While trying to cool them down, it’s important to remember to never use ice on the body to lower a dog’s temperature.“If we take something very cold like ice and we put it directly on the skin, the blood vessels say ‘oh it’s cold, and the vessels shrink up and they become more narrow,” Dr.
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