It is extremely important to pay attention to your pets’ health during heat waves.
The heat wave that is spreading across Brazil, with temperatures in some cities can exceed 39°C, represents, according to Climatempo, a challenge for both humans and animals. During these times, pets need extra care to stay safe and comfortable.
“Hydration should be an ongoing concern for the owner in relation to petsbut, in these days of extreme heat, attention must be doubled. One tip is to increase your water consumption. pet through food, for example with sachets or pâté. It’s a tasty way to keep yours pet hydrated and well nourished”, explains Mayara Andrade, veterinarian specializing in nutrition of GranPlus, the Premium Special brand of BRF Pet.
Encourage water consumption
Ensuring that your pet, whether dog or cat, is comfortable during the hottest days requires some attention. “Hydration is essential. So keep water fresh and in abundance. Some cats, for example, may like drinking fountains. What many people don’t know is that water is also a nutrient and a lack of it can lead to to dehydration, urinary problems, such as stones, the famous ‘stones’ in the bladder. In other words, drinking water does more than simply refresh you,” he explains.
To encourage voluntary water consumption, Mayara Andrade recommends keeping clean and fresh water available to people petin several jars scattered around the rooms of the house, preventing, for example, more sedentary animals from drinking it because they have to move around more.
Another expert recommendation is to add ice cubes to water bowls, which can be a fun and effective way to encourage consumption, especially in cats, which are curious animals. Fruit and flavored water are also interesting options.
“In the case of felines, one piece of advice is to opt for vases with wider openings so that the edges do not come into contact with the moustache of them, where their sensitive part is located, which can cause discomfort and cause cats to avoid drinking water,” he adds.
Offer more sachets and pate
Even if owners distribute several jars of water around the house, animals are not always able to ingest the ideal amount. In this scenario, inserting high quality wet foods, such as sachets or pâtés, with a high water content, highly tasty even for the most demanding palates, is an excellent way to contribute to consumption.
“It is a practical and effective way to keep your skin hydrated. pets through food. A sachet can reach 80% or more water. Therefore food can also be used as a source of water, in addition to spontaneous consumption. It is important to always choose sachets with a high water content, precisely to help owners who face the challenge of hydration pets adequately”, explains the vet.
Be careful when visiting
Due to the high temperatures it is important to take some precautions even when going out. “I prefer go out with yours pet early in the morning or at the end of the day and pay attention to surfaces, such as the floor or asphalt, which could be hot and cause burns to the paws. Furthermore, of course, [não se esqueça] bring water for breaks. It is also important to respect the limit of petwithout forcing or increasing the exercise load during this period”, advises Mayara Andrade.
Furthermore, the professional recommends that the animal has access to ventilated and cool places, especially on the hottest days. This helps prevent overheating and keeps you more comfortable and healthy. “You pets They are already part of the family routine and, consequently, are also present during walks, lunches, shopping, etc. Therefore, more and more spaces are concerned with welcoming these special “customers”. But it is essential to choose places that are truly prepared and have trained employees for the well-being of workers pets“, he adds.
By Ana Kucera
Source: Terra
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