High temperatures also pose a risk to our pets., especially for dogs, who have to go out for walks and given their difficulty in expelling body heat, are at greater risk from suffering from dehydration or heat stroke.
Before this happens, the animal gives us signs that we can easily detect if we know them, so we can treat it in time.
Dehydration occurs when a fluid and electrolyte imbalance develops in your pet's body. There are several effective methods to detect it:
- Lethargy and lowering of the energy levels.
- Dryness in the nose.
- Loss of moisture in your gums: The saliva becomes thick and very sticky. We'll place a finger on the gums, and if they quickly return to a pink color, it means they're not dehydrated. However, if they don't return to their pink color, it could indicate dehydration.
- The elasticity of your skin It is another clear indicator of dehydration: if we stretch a fold and see that it takes longer than normal to return to its place, it may be an indication of dehydration.
- The color of urine, just like in humans, if it is darker than normal it indicates that something is not right.
In addition, we must keep in mind that dehydration may have been caused by heat exhaustion, in which case it would also be accompanied by panting, rapid heart rate, and even vomiting.
Logically, the first step if we detect any of the above symptoms is bring him a bowl of fresh water the animal to drink. But if its condition persists or the symptoms are alarming, it is best is to put it in the hands of your veterinarian so you can observe the dehydration, what is causing it, and correct it as soon as possible.
If your dog has trouble drinking often, even after many hours, it is best to offer him a wet diet completely, or that one of the meals you eat during the day is wet.
You can offer him drinking chicken broth at room temperature (without salt or spices) or give the water through a syringe.
The most important thing is to keep an eye on them in situations involving intense physical exertion or extreme heat, to avoid scares.
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