Keep Your Pet Hydrated During Summer
As summer approaches, pet owners must stay vigilant about making sure their furry companions remain hydrated. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are severe concerns during these warmer months, as they can lead to health issues and even death. It is important to note that preventing dehydration can be as simple as ensuring your pet has constant access to fresh water so that you can enjoy a fun-filled summer together.
How Important Water Is
Water is essential for keeping the body hydrated as well as for controlling body temperature and supporting organ health. Dehydration brought on by a lack of liquids can lead to symptoms including tiredness, dry mouth, sunken eyes, and panting.
Maintain Hydration
Monitoring your pet’s water consumption and giving both indoor and outside water are simple ways to prevent dehydration in pets. During the summer, if your pet is more active than usual, you must give them more water because they lose fluids through perspiration and panting.
Picky Drinkers
Some animals may have particular tastes in the water they consume. Give your pet clean, fresh water to ensure they get plenty to drink. To make the water more appealing, add fruit slices, ice cubes, or broth. Incorporating a pet water fountain may be a smart idea because pets sometimes enjoy running water.
IIf your pet isn’t getting enough water or is otherwise showing signs of dehydration, get in touch with us right away. When treating situations of extreme dehydration, veterinarians can offer crucial treatment. They could perform a hydration test and give you IV or subcutaneous fluids.