{"id":3075,"date":"2020-06-24T18:02:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T22:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/utica\/?p=3075"},"modified":"2020-06-24T18:02:01","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T22:02:01","slug":"keeping-your-pup-cool-is-our-job-during-hot-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/utica\/keeping-your-pup-cool-is-our-job-during-hot-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Pup Cool is Our Job During Hot Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hot weather can be dangerous for our furry friends, and spotting heat stroke in dogs isn\u2019t always easy.\u00a0 That’s why it’s important to bring your dog to a dog boarding and daycare facility that truly treats them like one of their own, and is equipped with commercial grade air conditioners to keep your pup cool when the weather heats up.\u00a0 Dogtopia has taken every precaution to ensure that our furry clientele are comfortable while they enjoy their day of play!<\/p>\n

Veterinarians say these are the signs every dog owner look for, including types of dogs and activity that can lead to dog heat stroke.
\nThe full article can be read here:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.rd.com\/advice\/pets\/warning-signs-heat-stroke-in-dogs\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Brachy” breeds have a harder time in hot weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1.Your pup is a \u201cbrachy\u201d<\/h2>\n

In general, dogs don\u2019t have efficient cooling systems\u2014they can\u2019t sweat, like humans, and they can heat up quickly. Worst among the breeds are brachycephalics, or brachys: Any dog with a flat, wide skull and a short nose\u2014think Boston terriers, Pekingese, Shi Tzus, Pugs, and Bulldogs\u2014will be more prone to heatstroke. That adorable face has a lot crammed into a small space, and the crowding of the soft tissues, tongue, and cartilage restricts airflow. When it\u2019s a scorcher outside, it becomes more difficult for them because they can\u2019t pant and breathe as efficiently to cool themselves down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2.Your dog is hyper<\/h2>\n

Members of the working class breeds such as golden retrievers, border collies, and Labs will play and work in the heat; not having a clue they are overheating until they collapse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Your pooch is pudgy or older<\/h2>\n

Heat stroke in dogs is something to pay particularly close attention to if your dog is carrying some extra pounds. According to one study<\/a>\u00a0of dogs treated for heat stroke, obesity nearly tripled the risk of death. The extra layers of fat in overweight dogs act as insulation and impede the ability to cool down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Your dog has a coat that\u2019s dark, long, or thick<\/h2>\n
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Working dogs may keep going even in hot weather, and that can have severe consequences!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You know that dark surfaces absorb more heat than ones, and the same is true for your pup. Huskies, Malamutes, American Eskimo dogs do not do well in the heat and should be carefully monitored when outdoors in the hot summer months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n