Monza – The holidays are almost here. There are those who will leave for the seas, mountains and cities of art (naturally together with their four-legged friend), and those who will stay in the city, still allowing themselves moments of leisure and fun. The important thing, however, is to take the right precautions so that it will be a joyful summer for ours too pet. From the Enpa of Monza Here come the suggestions for a perfect summer in the company of your dog and useful advice also for its management during trips and travels. Naturally you always need to have the bowl with water. Walks are welcome, but not in the hottest hours and above all not on hot asphalt. Better to avoid running, but opt for more relaxing walks. If you are out and about on hot days you need to moisten the head of our faithful four-legged friend, and if you are in the courtyard or garden it is essential to create a shaded area for him. Be careful for those who bring their dog to the beach. Also in this case the less hot hours are recommended, but in any case it is essential to create a shaded area for him, always leave a well-stocked bowl of water available for him and refresh him from time to time.
Among the major risks of the season there is heat stroke. “You must intervene in time by pouring a considerable amount of fresh water on him, in order to lower his temperature – explain the volunteers of the Monza shelter –. If you see that he is struggling to recover, take him to the vet as soon as possible. Even greater attention should be paid to elderly or brachycephalic dogs (for example bulldogs, pugs…), which, being characterized by a shorter muzzle, make it more difficult to breathe on the hottest days”.
Of course the dog It should not be left closed in the car under the sun: as well as being a lot dangerous it’s a crime. “There are many convictions for abandonment in a car, because the animal is subjected to incompatible detention – they recall from the shelter –. If we come across an animal locked in a car in the sun we must contact the single emergency number (112) to request prompt intervention”. Finally, pay attention to the forasacchi, the ears of corn found in this season. When they dry out, in fact, they become dangerous, they can even get into the nostrils and ears and in the most serious cases they reach the respiratory system and could cause fatal outcomes.
