When raising a dog in summer, due to the hot weather, the dog's physiology and psychology will be affected to a certain extent. Therefore, some taboos need to be paid attention to to ensure the health and comfort of the dog. The following are some taboos when raising dogs in summer, so shovelers must pay more attention.

Taboo 1: Expose dogs to the scorching sun for a long time

The sun is strong in summer and dogs are more hairy. This characteristic causes them to have few sweat glands all over their bodies, so the heat dissipation system of dogs is far inferior to that of us humans. Exposure to the sun for a long time can easily lead to heatstroke, dehydration, and even shock to the dog.

Tao 2: Leave the dog in the car alone

Even if there are gaps in the car window, the temperature in the car will rise rapidly in summer, becoming an "oven". If you leave your dog in the car alone, it is very likely to cause heat stroke or even death.

Taboo 3: Feed dogs cold foods

Directly feeding dogs cold foods such as ice water or ice cream can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and other problems. Moreover, many ice creams contain milk ingredients, and some dogs will become intolerant of lactose after eating them. It is recommended to provide water and food at room temperature to ensure its health.

Tao 4: Over-shaving

Some owners believe that shaving the dog's hair can make it cooler, but this is not the case. Dog's hair has the function of insulating and blocking ultraviolet rays. After shaving the hair, the dog not only fails to dissipate heat effectively, but may also increase the risk of skin being burned by ultraviolet rays and being bitten by mosquitoes.

Taboo 5: Frequent bathing

Dogs are prone to sweating in summer, and some owners will frequently bathe their dogs to keep them clean. But be careful! There are very few sweat glands on dogs, only sweat glands on their feet. Therefore, frequent bathing will destroy the oil balance of the dog's surface skin, resulting in dry skin and itching problems.

Taboo 6: Ignore the dog's water consumption. The summer is hot and the dog is prone to dehydration, so make sure that the dog has sufficient water consumption. You can put a few more basins at home so that your dog can drink water at any time. Change the water source regularly to keep the water quality clean and fresh.

In short, dogs are very afraid of heat, so it is more uncomfortable in summer. Pay more attention to these matters to keep dogs better.