From heat stroke to wasp socket: 10 serious reasons why dogs typically go to the doctor during the summer season
All of the country’s dog owners should write these important advice behind the ear – your four -legged friend will thank you.
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Long, warm sunshine hours, many new impressions, more time outdoors and with the two -legged – therefore most of our dogs are as fond of the summer days as we on two legs.
But summer also brings challenges to the dog owner.
According to Agria Animal Insurance Injury Statistics If many dogs are injured in the summer: Here you can read more about the 10 most frequent summer injuries for Danish dogs-and what you as a dog owner should do if the accident is out:
1. HEAT BLACE
Never let your dog wait in the car in the summer – not even if the car is in the shade. The sun is moving quickly and your car can quickly be warmed up to 60-70 degrees, which is life-threatening temperatures for the dog. Even in the shade, the temperature inside the car can reach 50 degrees. If it is imperative to leave the dog in the car, this should only be for a very short period of time: Parks in the shade, make sure and leave a note with time and your phone number in the windshield so passersby can grab you if they are worried or there is something wrong with your dog.
2. Worms
If you are walking on heaths or in dense forest at home or abroad, you may risk encountering worms. The venom in the bite of the viper can cause damage to your dog’s heart, liver and kidneys, and the bite must be inspected by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
3. Bi- and wasp
A single bee or wasp sting is usually not dangerous for dogs. The pain can be treated with cold covers – e.g. with ice in a towel – and you can try to remove the sting if it still sits there. However, several, repetitive plugs or plugs in the mouth and throat can make the dog poor or trigger an allergic reaction, and the dog should therefore be inspected by a veterinarian.
4. Cut wounds
Crushed bottles or other sharp objects on the ground can give the dog cut wounds on paws and other places on the body. Smaller incisions that do not go through all skin layers, you usually do not have to treat, but larger flows need to be sewn within 6-8 hours and at the latest after 24 hours. In the case of incision, it is important that the wound is cleaned and that you ensure that your dog does not lick in the wound afterwards.
5. Summer food
Don’t let your dog eat leftovers from the grill and be aware of whether the dog picks up residues from other people’s picnic on your walks. The legs of cooked meat can easily shatter and get stuck in the palate or do damage to the esophagus, stomach and gut, just as corn cobs can get stuck like a plug in the gut and need to be operated out. If your dog has eaten something it cannot tolerate, the symptoms will typically be constipation, discomfort of drinking and eating, vomiting and general degradation (symptoms of pain). If you let your dog get the last bite of your ice stick, be aware that it does not swallow ice and stick in a mouthful or bite pieces of the stick: parts of a shattered ice stick easily get stuck in the pharynx and can cause damage to both palate, pharynx and esophagus, just as splinters can put in the stomach and intestine.
6. Moisture eczema/hot spots
If your dog often bathes in the lake, sea or swimming pools, remember to dry its fur and ears thoroughly afterwards. Moist fur can easily lead to fungal infections in ears or be the cause of moisture eczema that makes the dog’s skin red, sore and irritated. Search a veterinarian if your dog scratches, has red/irritated skin or smells bad from the ears.
7. Water Tail/Watertail
« Water Tail » is the term for an inflammation of the dog’s tail, which can occur if the dog is cold or cooled on the back for a long time. The dog’s tail hangs down and moving sparingly. Water tail is very painful for the dog and most often results in a visit to the vet. Heat and rest can relieve the pain slightly. Prevent by only letting the dog swim for shorter periods, dry the dog thoroughly for all kinds of bath and water play and avoid the dog getting drag when wet.
8. Algae poisoning
Avoid letting your dog bathe in algae-filled water: They risk getting algae poisoning if they bathe in sea or seawater where there are fluttering algae or if eating seaweed that is blue-green algae on. The most common algae poisoning is due to the blue -green algae, which blooms between July and September, when the water is warmest. If your dog jumps in algae -filled water anyway, you should avoid drinking the water and subsequently licking its fur. Algae poisoning is serious and requires veterinary treatment. The symptoms of algae poisoning are unrest, shaking, vomiting and winding gait.
9. Sunburn
Like humans, dogs may also need protection against the sun’s rays. Therefore, your dog should always have the opportunity to search into the shade. Dogs with thin or white fur become slightly tan and their dog can turn red and sore. You can prevent sunburn with sunscreen in the most exposed places; Nudges, ears, stomach and male dog’s purse.
10. Ticks
Check your dog for ticks every day. Ticks can transfer diseases such as Borrelia and Anaplasma, and it is important that they are removed immediately and preferably within 24 hours. Symptoms of tick -borne diseases are fever, fatigue and decreased appetite.
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