Pet friendly trips: what to do with your dog and how to take care of it?

With the arrival of summer, the question arises towards Where to go on vacation with animals what activities to do with them and how to take care of them heat. Today we have more tools to protect them from high temperatures and enjoy holidays with the whole family.

Indeed, the possibilities of spending the summer with the corresponding treatments have multiplied in recent years and have extended, in this case, towards Beaches fit for dogs and even exclusive spas to visit with pets.

In silver sea, For example, families can enjoy an exclusive beach to share the summer with their dogs, by the sea. Beach YES!, is located 50 meters away. from the lighthouse and it is a spa designed, designed and equipped specifically to spend the summer with dogs. In this place you can also perform various activities with them, such as DOGA (dog yoga), surfing, take part in workout classes, walks through the forest, and also learn Agility.

Eukanuba Veterinary Doctor, Juan Atilio DiPaolo, recommends considering the following recommendations when going to the beach with dogs:

– A day at the beach means sun, heat and exercise That is why it is very important to always carry fresh, clean and cool water so that the dog stays hydrated for several hours.

– It is also important to protect them from sun exposure at critical times, as their skin is sensitive to solar radiation, especially in areas with low fur density such as the mouth, nose, ears and abdomen. In addition to taking care of the paws because the balls or the foot pads are very sensitive areas to infections, moisture, burns and abrasions.

“We need to make sure the beaches have shaded areas to protect our dogs from direct sunlight. It is not only because of the risk for heatstroke, but also for the skin cancer risk (even more if they have a white coat or if they have areas devoid of hair), “said the specialist.

– It’s fundamental be constantly attentive to prevent dogs from biting or consuming foreign objects on vacation, especially at the beach where they may be difficult to see. These can be dangerous to your health, causing everything from digestive discomfort to serious injury or poisoning.

– Dogs can be great swimmers, if they are used for watering. Going to the sea, if the ambient temperature is high, helps dogs dissipate heat and exercise in a healthy way. It is important that surveillance to avoid problems with waves and currents and not allow them to go deep. When the day at the beach is over, you should rinse them with fresh water and dry them with a towel.

Pets are usually very sensitive to changes in their environment, becoming stressed and even getting sick with things like the arrival of a baby or another pet or a move. THE dogs, in particular, they are very territorial, and a change of house involves the loss of its traditional space. There are new smells, unknown noises that you have to get to know little by little.

“In general, if they share the new environment with their family, they will have no problem. But some dogs can be quite stressed by a move, vacation or changes in your usual environment. The problem of this stress It is that it can lead to health problems,” said Di Paolo.

According to the expert, “the most frequent manifestations are excessive crying or barking, urination (piss) o bowel movements (pooping) in inappropriate places, destruction of objects, scratching of doors or windows, diarrhea, vomiting or skin lesions due to excessive licking. At any sign of this we must quickly turn to our veterinarian”.

In general numbers, the natural body temperature of dogs is around 39 degrees and when subjected to high temperatures it can even reach 42 degrees. Also, it is good to know that the puppies and old dogs They are generally more sensitive to heat.

With that in mind, it’s a good idea to know what they are. The dog breeds that suffer the most from the heat and have the knowledge and advice necessary to help make the summer season less overwhelming for pets.

“The inherent characteristics of each breed can play a very important role in the ability to dissipate heat and insulate against environmental conditions. The constitution of furhe temperamentthere morphology head and neck, relationship between body surface area and weight These are some of them,” Di Paolo said.

And to continue: “Knowing these characteristics of the breed, we will be able to know if our dog is less efficient in dissipating heat or supporting it, and thus increase care. As for space where the dog lives, the characteristics to consider will be the size and temperament of each breed, for example, breeds with a very active temperament will have more difficulty living in small spaces”.

“Today the dogs occupy a central and very important place in our lives, they are one more member of the family. This is why, on vacation with them, taking care of them and being attentive to their well-being is important to have a pleasant experience both. Fortunately, tourist places offer more and more structural and functional alternatives to enjoy with our dogs in a place prepared for them,” Di Paolo concluded.

Spending a beach vacation with dogs is possible and beneficial for bonding. Make it a satisfying experience it will depend on the care that the guardians have and thus ensure an unforgettable summer for the whole family.

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