Keep Your Pets In Mind In Inclement Weather

For the most part, owning a pet is not going to require that we do a whole lot of thinking

. We get up in the morning, feed the pets according to their schedule, give them a little bit of exercise through the day and make sure that they have a comfortable place to sleep at night. There are times, however, when you're going to need to consider your pet because of inclement weather or other unusual situations that may occur. Here are some things that you should keep in mind.

One of the first things that you might want to consider is what you're going to do in the case of extremely hot weather. Dogs are unable to sweat, so they have to stand in order to get rid of the body heat that is accumulating within them. Far too many dogs die on a regular basis because people thoughtlessly leaving them in automobiles, even with the windows cracked. Do not make this mistake. Your dog cannot handle the heat that builds up in an automobile and it is one of the most inhumane things that you can possibly do to an animal.

Another thing that you would want to consider whenever the weather gets hot is how hot things are underneath their feet. If we take our dog on regular walks, we may actually be hurting the pads of their paws as a result of the asphalt being too hot at the wrong time of day. Keep in mind, you wear shoes but your dog does not so you would want to make sure that you test the temperature of the asphalt with your bare skin. This can give you an idea of what your dog is going to be going through as you're walking along.

Cold weather is also something that requires you to consider for your animals. Whenever it gets extremely cold outside, this can be difficult for your dog or cat to handle. This is especially true if they tend to be inside on a regular basis, as they may not grow a coat that allows them to stand the cold weather. Always make sure that you give your animal a place out of the cold and a way to get inside the house without spending the entire day outside. Although a bit of outside time is great for your animal, a lot of it can be very bad for them.

One other thing that I would like to mention is that, regardless of whether it is hot or cold, you must make sure that your dog or cat has a ready supply of water available to them. This is absolutely one of the most important things that you can do and it can really make a difference in how healthy your animal happens to be. If you have to, check your animal's water dish every time you fill up your own cup with water. This will help to ensure that they always have the liquid that they need.

by: Alison Wood

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