Author: Cherry

Grove Vets Ballymena are excited about the promised hot weather and have recently read that when it’s 22°C outside, the temperature inside a car can reach 47°C within 60 minutes.We hopefully will see some hot temperatures this week in Ballymena so here are some top tips to make sure your pet doesn’t overheat. Caring for your Dog when its warm outside The RSPCA have provided some great advice for dog owners; Dogs pant to keep cool. In hot stuffy cars dogs can’t cool down – leaving a window open or a sunshield on windscreens won’t keep your car cool enough. Here are out tips which will keep you dog from overheating in hot weather. Your dog must always be able to move into a cooler, ventilated environment. Never leave dogs alone in cars, glass conservatories or caravans even if it’s cloudy. If you do leave dogs outside, you must provide a cool shady spot where they can escape from the sun. Always provide good supplies of drinking water, in a weighted bowl that can’t be knocked over. Carry water with you on hot days. Groom dogs regularly to get rid of excess hair. Give long-coated breeds a haircut at the start of summer. Never allow dogs to exercise excessively in hot weather. If you are the owner of a pug then please remember to be extra careful. If it...