{"id":245,"date":"2018-08-02T10:30:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T10:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.petscanner.com\/?p=245"},"modified":"2023-12-30T07:02:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T06:02:56","slug":"we-love-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petscanner.com\/index.php\/2018\/08\/02\/we-love-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Pets Cool &#8211; Our Guide to a Pet-Friendly Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-1-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #383838;\">With this year\u2019s UK summer set to be one of the hottest on record, you\u2019re bound to be out and about with your pets. However, with its benefits comes its dangers, so we\u2019ve put together a pur-fect summer guide to ensure your pets&#8217; safety over the hot and dry months.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;35&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Access to fresh water&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%230e70a5&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The amount of water needed for your dog depends on the size, activity level, age and weather at the time. As a general rule, your pooch should drink between 55 to 110ml per kilogram, per day.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;If you\u2019re worried about going out with your dog while the weather is still scorching, the RSPCA suggests letting them have a play around in a paddling pool, there\u2019s no doubt your pooch will love this!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;35&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Yes, animals can get sunburned!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%230e70a5&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;All pets including dogs and cats can get sunburned. Those with light or short coats are more susceptible to getting burned, while all dogs and cats have a risk of getting burnt on sensitive areas such as the nose, mouth, ears and belly. Overexposure to the sun for your pets can lead to painful burns and skin cancer, just like with people.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The most simple and best way to prevent sunburn in pets is to keep them in the shade as much as possible, especially during the hottest times of the day. On the other hand, if your pet is susceptible to sunburn, there are many pet-friendly sunscreens available.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;35&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Keep your pets paws cool&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%230e70a5&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Dogs\u2019 paws can burn on hot pavements and surfaces. As a general rule, if a surface is too hot for your hand, it\u2019s too hot for their paws. To avoid your dog\u2019s paws getting burnt on the pavement, try to walk them first thing in the morning or in the evening when it is cooler.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Flea bites can often cause irritation or allergic reactions and tick bites can carry diseases, the most common of which is Lyme disease. Of course prevention is always better than a cure, so make sure to wash your pet\u2019s bedding regularly and try flea and tick prevention shampoo.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;If your dog has been bitten by a tick, be aware of symptoms including:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-paw\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-1\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Unsteadiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Difficulty in eating<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Fast heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Loss of muscle movement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;If your furry friend is experiencing any of these symptoms, take them straight to the vet.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;35&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Never leave your dog alone in the car&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%230e70a5&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In summer, a car left outside in the sun can rapidly turn into an oven, even if the weather doesn\u2019t feel that hot. If it is 22\u00b0c outside, the temperature in a car can rise to 47\u00b0c within an hour \u2013 unbearable to both humans and dogs! Leaving the windows open or leaving out water for your dog left in a car is not enough to protect them from the heat. With this in mind, never leave your dog alone in the car!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;If you do spot a dog in suffering inside a car, official advice is to call 999 and ask for the police. They will then advice you what to do dependent on the situation.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;35&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Heatstroke&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%230e70a5&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Just like people, dogs can get heatstroke too. If a dog is too hot and is unable to reduce their body temperature though panting or drinking water, they will develop heatstroke which can be deadly. The RSPCA says that these are the warning signs to look out for:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-paw\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-1\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Heavy panting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Excessive drooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">If you dog appears to be lethargic, drowsy or uncoordinated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;If your dog shows any signs of having heatstroke, move them to a cooler area in the shade and call a vet immediately.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The normal body temperature for a dog should be between 38\u00b0c and 39\u00b0c, if your dog\u2019s temperature is above this, you should also call a vet immediately. You can measure your dog\u2019s temperature with the PetScanner microchip reader (if they have a thermal chip) and view it on a graph on the app.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In order to prevent heatstroke, try some of these tips:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:div|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23383838&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-paw\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-1\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Walk your dog at cooler times of the day as mentioned previously, for example in the early morning or evening.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Watch out for early signs of heatstroke and call a vet immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Make sure your dog has access to water at home and on walks \u2013 be careful to ensure they drink it in small doses and not in one go!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Make cooling treats for your dog (and other pets) by making ice cubes with their favourite treats inside to keep them hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Have a splash around with your pooch in a paddling pool\u2026 fun for both you and your pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #383838;\">Short nosed dogs such as boxers, pugs, older and overweight dogs are more susceptible to heatstroke so keep an eye out when they are exposed to the heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;With these tips and tricks, we hope you and your furry friends can enjoy a perfect summer together!&#8221; 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