The expert explains how to guarantee the health and well -being of pets during travel with the family in the summer
Brazilians consider their pets as family members. So much so that there is also a term to describe the tutors who treat their pets as children: Parenting for pets (or parenting of animals in the English translation). In this sense, many “pet parents” have a habit of Take your four -legged friend for summer tripsas activities on the beach or swimming pool.
The veterinarian Luís Felipe Kühl, professor of Unicuritiba veterinary medicine, says that the pet company can make tours much more fun, but exposure to the sun, contact with beach sand or sea bath and swimming pool which require care to ensure animal health and welfare.
“Each animal is unique, therefore it is important to observe the preferences and individualities of your four -legged” child “. Not all pets will have fun as we would like and, moreover, some animals can be allergically sensitive to the substances present in the water, Like the chlorine of the swimming pool, the sea salt water and even the sand.
Care during the trip summer
During the journey with the animal, both on the beach, the swimming pool, the river or the waterfall, it is necessary to take care. Before exposure to the sun and sand, the guide is to use specific sun protection for animals. “Give the priority to the areas with fewer hair, such as muzzle, ears and belly. After the race, wash the legs of your animal with soap and delicate water to remove the sand. The eyes can be washed with drinking water if they are irritated by the sand , Salted water or swimming pool chlorine “, leads Luís Felipe Kühl.
If the decision is bringing your dog to places where he can swim, the recommendations after activity include a dog shampoo bath. “It is essential to remove salt, chlorine or sand from the cloak, since these residues can cause irritation and promote skin infections. Furthermore, it is important to completely evaluate the animal during the bathroom, thus aiming to identify possible signs of sensitivity or injury”, warns the vet.
After Bath, it’s time to dry full, including legs and ears. Humidity can favor the proliferation of mushrooms and bacteria. If there are signs of redness or itching in the ears, the recommendation is to make an appointment with the vet. In addition, every time you go for a walk with your pet, make sure you have fresh water at ease. High temperatures can bring the animal to dehydration paintings.
Other care with pets in summer
In addition to these measures, the vet has also selected other essential treatments to preserve health and guarantee the well -being of its pet during travel during the intense heat. See below:
- Do not let your pet drink the swimming pool or sea water as it can contain chemicals or microorganisms and textiles for health;
- Observe the behavior of your animal: to be aware of the signs of discomfort, such as itching, redness, vomiting or diarrhea;
- Consult a veterinarian if your pet has a problem after exposure to the sun, water or sand;
- For general well -being, in addition to fresh water at ease, offer a balanced and quality diet;
- Keep the accompaniment of worms and other parasites updated to avoid associated complications,
- The vaccination protocol is essential to protect pets, so look for a veterinarian to ensure that your animal is adequately protected.
Source: Terra
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