Keep pets Cool this summer

Summer can be a difficult time for pets, large and small. The temperature rise may mean that some animals are not able to cope with it. As an owner of a pet, there are some things you can do to help reduce the pressure on your much loved pets.

Small animals such as hamsters, Guinea Pigs through to find that their sleep patterns are disturbed, if they are in an area that is too hot for them. Consider where you put their bedding and living quarters. We recommend that you move them in a cooler room, away from direct sunlight. You can also consider cage covers as a good way to keep a bit of shade around. Water is also a problem in summer. Inevitably will warm sunlight, causing it to stagnate. You may also notice that algae blooms appear. A great way to combat this is to clean the bottle per day with disinfectant designed for rodents, making sure to rinse. You can also use a special insulated bottle to keep the water cooler longer.

Cats love the Sun. They scalderai the rays just given any chance they can. This can be a problem, however, like many outdoor cats suffer from sunburn. Using a little bit of Sun lotion on the ear tips and other areas of exposed skin can help the Sun trying to remain free feline sunburn! Water should also be kept cool and clean, many cars will and drink from puddles, but at this time of year is often difficult to find the area where SIP, so its water bowl can be their only choice!

Dogs also tend to feel the warmth. As with cats, using the lotion sun exposed areas of the skin for the dog loving outdoors can help reduce sunburn. Be aware that in very hot days your dog's paws may also be at risk of burns from hot asphalt! If you go for a long walk, we highly recommend you take a ' Pocket pool ' with you. They conveniently fold into a small bag and provide an excellent portable Bowl for water stops along the way. Also remember never leave your dog in the car on a hot day, although it is only for 20 minutes, can be deadly. If you're driving, there are some things you can do to make your dog more comfortable. Try the range RAC travel products. The bowl of water and food stop for refreshments laptop makes a large family and the guard of the RAC means that your dog can enjoy the fresh air without danger to have the window open.

For those with more exotic pets, with an eye on temperature is the key. The majority of set-up should have a thermometer and thermostat to keep an eye and adjust automatically. Sometimes, it gets too hot for that correction be meaningful. You can think off some features of your set, for example heat mats. You could also try to move the nursery in a cooler place. Lowering the power of heat bulbs is also another thing to consider when trying to maintain the correct temperature in summer.

Finally, keeping an eye on your pet's behavior is a great way to make sure they are not suffering from heat exhaustion. Reptiles can burrow or squeeze themselves in colder areas of their enclosure. Rodents will often be seen moving into their area of bedding a shady place. Dogs in particular display panting a lot more and maybe have a nose damp than usual. With an eye for these symptoms, no matter what pet you have, will ensure that you and your partner can enjoy summer in full!

Posted by Gordon Bloomfield

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