How to take care of your pets this scorching summer

Updated On: 18 April, 2023 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

Heat exhaustion is commonplace, not just in case of humans but also animals. Your pets may require more attention and care during the ongoing heatwave, so we asked a veterinarian to share expert tips and outline signs of distress

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Dr. Shantanu Kalambi has years of experience treating an array of animals, from dogs to sea turtles. Photo courtesy/Supertails

India is experiencing a heatwave spell that has everyone grappling for a cool breeze. Research and analysis by climate scientists have directly connected the soaring temperatures with climate change. High temperatures can make one more susceptible to heat exhaustion, especially in the case of certain dog breeds such as the shihtzu, pug, bulldog, husky, and boxer who are prone to heat strokes. If you are a pet parent who has been melting in the summer heat, you might find yourself worrying about your four-legged babies.

“Hyperthermia can range from mild heat exhaustion that can be cured at home to severe heatstroke conditions where the pet can lose consciousness, experience high fever, and in worst cases even encounter organ failure. The severity of the condition is why pet parents need to be aware of the symptoms in order to detect, prevent and treat heat exhaustion in their pets,” says Dr Shantanu Kalambi, chief veterinarian at Supertails—a digital platform for pets. “What happens is your pets’ temperature goes beyond the normal range and they are unable to regulate their body heat,” explains the specialist who has years of experience treating a diverse array of species from dogs to sea turtles.

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